Vocabulary Flashcards
Phraseology
Is the specialized language used by pilots and controllers to conduct an unambiguous and effective communication. Phrases were created to cover the most common situations in air navigation in order to ensure safety in communication
Plain language
Natural language has recently been defined as the spontaneous creative and non coded use golf a given natural language, although constrained by the functions and topics that are required by aeronautical communications
Flock of birds
Communication failures
Vocabulary confusion
Read back error
Non standard phraseology
Incorrect English
Garbled message
Incorrect prononciation
Ridge of hills
Groupe de montagnes
Yoke
isthe airplane’s “steering wheel.”The yoke controls the airplane’s ailerons. In simplest terms, it allows the pilot to move the airplane “up,” “down,” “over left,” and “over right.”Twistingthe yoke side to side controls roll and pitch
Trolleys
An airline service trolley, also known as an airline catering trolley, airline meal trolley, or trolley cart, isa small serving cart supplied by an air carrier for use by flight attendants inside the aircraft for transport of beverages, airline meals, and other items during a flight.
Jeopardise
tocausesomething to beharmedordamaged, or to put something indanger
Ils
Instrument landing system
The combination between the localiser and glideslope
Rvr
Runway visibility range
Distance over which runway markings and lights are visible
Lda
Landing distance available
The length of runway which can actually be used during touchdowns Landing
Tcas
Traffic collision avoidance system
Airborne system designed to avoid aircraft collisions
Rvsm
Reduced vertical separation minima
The rules by which the vertical separation between aircraft can be reduced
Egpws
Enhanced ground proximity warning system
Gpws+fms/GPS
Aircraft system designed to warn crew of aircraft approaching terrain
Msa
Minimum sector altitude
The altitude below which aircraft must not descend in the terminal area