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PHAK Glossary — J

3 terms, every entry under this letter, no curation. Definitions reproduced verbatim from the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge glossary, FAA-H-8083-25C (July 2023).

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Jet route

A route designated to serve flight operations from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 450.

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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.

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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. Definitions: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge glossary, FAA-H-8083-25C (July 2023), reproduced verbatim from https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak. A United States Government work. Selection: none — every entry under this letter, no curation. Check the current publication before you rely on any of it.