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QUESTION: hello sir, would u kindly explain me the terms "AVIONICS" and what is the relation with Avionics and Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering?
ANSWER: Avionics simply refers to the various radios and navigation equipment.
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QUESTION: thank you sir for your reply. would you kindly explain me bit more that where avionics is more related in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering?
Avionics is a term which literally means aviation electronics. In essence it comprises all electronic systems designed for use on an aircraft.
At a basic level this comprises communications, navigation and the display and management of multiple systems.
It also comprises the literally hundreds of systems that are fitted to aircraft to meet individual roles.
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