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Obstacle Free Zone — The Obstacle Free Zone (OFZ) is a three dimensional volume of airspace below 150 feet (46 m), above the established airport elevation which protects for the transition of aircraft to and from the runway. The Obstacle Free Zone (OFZ) clearing … Wikipedia
obstacle-free zone — The obstacle free zone is a three dimensional volume of airspace set up to protect aircraft transitioning to and from the runway. The OFZ clearing standard precludes taxiing and parked airplanes and object penetrations, except for frangible… … Aviation dictionary
Mine-clearing line charge — Detonation of a MICLIC to destroy a 1km in depth blast resistant minefield in Iraq. A mine clearing line charge (abbreviated MCLC and pronounced mick lick ) is used to create a breach in minefields under combat conditions. While there are many… … Wikipedia
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