Jet route
A route designated to serve flight operations from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 450.
PHAK Glossary: J
3 entries, reproduced verbatim from the Glossary of the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25C (July 2023).
Jet stream
A high-velocity narrow stream of winds, usually found near the upper limit of the troposphere, which flows generally from west to east.
Judgment
The mental process of recognizing and analyzing all pertinent information in a particular situation, a rational evaluation of alternative actions in response to it, and a timely decision on which action to take.
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Source. Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Glossary, FAA-H-8083-25C (July 2023), pages G-1 to G-36, reproduced verbatim from the FAA’s PDF (https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak; SHA-256 begins 247929cace0ab56b…). The PDF’s line breaks were re-joined into one paragraph per entry; no word was changed. A United States Government work. Check the current handbook before you rely on an entry here.