Deck 2 Flashcards
What is a Briefing/Crew Briefing?
A short meeting of all flight crew members prior to each duty period and whenever there is an aircraft or crew change. The briefing includes an introduction, emergency and service review, and other pertinent information.
What is a Bulkhead?
A wall separating spaces onboard the aircraft.
What is a Cabin?
The passenger compartment of an aircraft.
Who is the Captain (CA)?
Pilot in Command of an aircraft (PIC); occupies left seat in the Flight Deck.
What is Cargo?
Items accepted for carriage on a flight, including baggage, freight, small package shipments, mail and Comat.
What is a Cargo Compartment?
Sections of the aircraft used to store baggage and other cargo. Passengers are not permitted access to these compartments.
What is a Carrier?
An airline that provides scheduled air transportation to the public.
What is Carry-on Baggage?
Items carried by the customer onto the aircraft. Excessive carry-on items may be stored in one of the designated cargo compartments. The weight of carry-on items is included with the passenger’s weight.
What is a Charter?
A non-scheduled flight contracted to specific groups who enter into a mutual agreement regarding cost and services with the airline.
What is a Checklist?
Any written list of items designed to assist a crewmember in performing their job responsibilities in a specific order.
