Aviation Terms
There are currently 3 terms in this directory beginning with the letter P.
PGM
Precision Guided Munition, a term encompassing a number of weapons that are highly accurate, usually having some form of advanced guidance system. This includes unpowered and powered weapons.
Pickle
Typically the button on the back of a flight stick used for ordnance release. Refers to the older era designation of “pickle barrel,” a term used for bombing accuracy. To pickle means release ordnance, most commonly bombs.