Definitions Flashcards
Actual Block to Bock
The period of time begging when the aircraft first moves under its own power from ramp blocks and ending when the aircraft comes to rest at ramp blocks at any station.
AFT
refers to the rear portion of the aircraft.
Aircraft
A device that is used or intended to be used fro flight.
Airspeed
speed at which the aircraft is traveling through the air
Air Traffic Control(ATC)
A service operated by the appropriate authority to promote safe,orderly,and expeditious flow of aircraft.
Altitude
the height of an aircraft above sea level,usually expressed in feet.
Bank
to turn or tip the airplane,either to the left or the right in order to change direction.
Bid
A schedule built by the company, which may consist of trips reserve days and days off.
bulkead
a wall that divides the cabin interior wholly or partially
Calendar day
a 24-hour period starting at 0001 local time and ending 2400 local time.
Captain/PIC
A pilot who is in command of an aircraft and crew while on duty and is ultimately responsible for the manipulation of the flight.
COMAT
Company material/Company mail carried on aircraft
Configuration
Seating arrangement on-board the aircraft.
Connection
A required lane change to arrive at a destination
Crewmeber
A person assigned to perform a duty in an aircraft during flight time.
Crew Resources management
Effective utilization and communications with all resources to achieve safe, efficient flight operations
Crew support
The group that assigns flight attendants to trips upon needs.
CRJ 200
Bombardier Canadian regional jet- 50 passenger one class cabin.
CRJ 700(69 PAX)
Bombardier Canadian Jet- 69 passenger;9 first class,16 delta comfort seats. and 44 main cabin seats
CRJ 700(70 PAX AE)
Bombadier Canadian Jet- 70 passenger-6 FC 16 Main cabin extra seats 48 coach
