Lesson 1 Flashcards

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1
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Flight Attendant

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Stewardess, steward, air hostess

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2
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Aboard

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on board or on an aeroplane, bus etc.

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3
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to fasten

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to attach; to make secure

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4
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to observe

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to take notice of; the opposite is to ignore

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5
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emergency procedures

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safety procedures learned in case of an emergency

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6
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unaware of what is going on

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not knowing what is going on

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7
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to tune in to

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to choose a frequency on the radio

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8
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clearance

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permission from ATC to taxi, take-off, land etc.

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9
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ramp

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Another word for apron. An area on an aerodrome for loading and unloading passengers, cargo, refuelling, parking etc.

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10
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Over

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My transmission is ended, and I expect a response from you.

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11
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Roger

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I have recieved all of your last transmission.

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12
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To relay

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to pass on (information in this case)

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13
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Pass your message

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I am ready to recieve your message

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14
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To maintain

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To keep on (to stay on) a flight level or heading

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15
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Flight level

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level (or altitude) which is maintained during a flight

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16
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holding position

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Location where aircraft wait for take off clearance

17
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Clear of runway

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Not on the RWY; a short distance from the RWY

18
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Heading

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Direction in which the aircraft is pointed; usually expressed in degrees from North

19
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To contact

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To get in touch with; communicate with