UHF
See ultra-high frequency.
The FAA’s definition of Ultra-high frequency (UHF)
The range of electromagnetic frequencies between 300 MHz and 3,000 MHz.
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Ultra-high frequency (UHF)
The range of electromagnetic frequencies between 300 MHz and 3,000 MHz.
Ulitimate load factor
In stress analysis, the load that causes physical breakdown in an aircraft or aircraft component during a strength test, or the load that according to computations, should cause such a breakdown.
Uncaging
Unlocking the gimbals of a gyroscopic instrument, making it susceptible to damage by abrupt flight maneuvers or rough handling.
Uncontrolled airspace
Class G airspace that has not been designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E. It is airspace in which air traffic control has no authority or responsibility to control air traffic; however, pilots should remember there are VFR minimums which apply to this airspace.
Underpower
Using less power than required for the purpose of achieving a faster rate of airspeed change. United States Terminal Procedures Publication (TPP). Booklets published in regional format by FAA Aeronautical Navigation Products (AeroNav Products) that include DPs, STARs, IAPs, and other information pertinent to IFR flight.
Unusual attitude
An unintentional, unanticipated, or extreme aircraft attitude.
Useful load
The weight of the pilot, copilot, passengers, baggage, usable fuel, and drainable oil. It is the basic empty weight subtracted from the maximum allowable gross weight. This term applies to general aviation aircraft only.
User-defined waypoints
Waypoint location and other data which may be input by the user, this is the only GPS database information that may be altered (edited) by the user.
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.