Definition
The minimum distance aircraft must maintain from each other to avoid collision. It's the military's way of saying 'personal space matters, especially at 30,000 feet.'
Example Usage
Air traffic control enforced rules of separation between the formation of fighter jets.
Origin
Aviation safety standards, formalized by ICAO and military air traffic control
Fun Fact
Separation rules vary based on altitude, speed, and whether pilots can see each other.
Source: Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) and Military Air Traffic Control Publications
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