1 Introduction to flying Flashcards
What are advisory circulars (ACs)?
Information the FAA wants to distribute for pilot’s knowledges
What are Notice to Airmens (NOTAMS)
time critical aeronaughtical information either temporary or not known in advance enough to be published on a chart.
What does RWY mean?
Runway
What does TWY mean?
Taxiway
What does AD mean?
Aerodromes
What does NAV mean?
Navigation
What does Obst mean?
Obstruction
What does COM mean?
Communications
What does SVC mean?
Service
What does U mean?
Unverified
What does O mean?
Other
What does category mean?
for certifications, ratings, privileges. EX: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, transport, utility, acrobatic
What does class mean?
If it is land, sea, single engine, multi engine, airship, helicopter
What does type mean?
The specific type of plane. PA-28-181, Cessna 172, Boeing 747, cirrus, cherokee,