12/10/15 Pilot/Controller Glossary
Q
Q ROUTE- ‘Q' is the designator assigned to
published RNAV routes used by the United States.
QNE- The barometric pressure used for the standard
altimeter setting (29.92 inches Hg.).
QNH- The barometric pressure as reported by a
particular station.
QUADRANT- A quarter part of a circle, centered on
a NAVAID, oriented clockwise from magnetic north
as follows: NE quadrant 000-089, SE quadrant
090-179, SW quadrant 180-269, NW quadrant
270-359.
QUEUING-
(See STAGING/QUEUING.)
QUICK LOOK- A feature of the EAS and ARTS
which provides the controller the capability to
display full data blocks of tracked aircraft from other
control positions.
PCG Q-1