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Aviation Terms

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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.

Pipper
A small bead on a sight that indicates where the impact point will be.