Questions tagged [terminology]
For questions about words, phrases, and definitions that are specific to aviation or used in a different way in aviation. (Questions about standard words, phrases, and abbreviations used by pilots and ATC specifically in radio transmissions should usually use the [phraseology] tag instead.)
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Are missiles aircraft?
So, at work we have had an ongoing debate for several months now about whether missiles are aircraft or not. We all agree that they're not airplanes of course, but... are they to be considered ...
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What does a letter "R" means in a helipad?
What does it means when a helipads has a letter "R" and a arrow?
Here are some examples and the link to google maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/heliport/@35.4638657,139.6262343,40m/...
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How are military aviators call signs made?
Military aviators always have a call sign that they are referred to as. I would like to know how they are picked? Is it their personality, surname or what?
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What is a "rapid changes in gravitational force"
I've been reading an article on the BBC Website about the 21/May/2024 incident on Singapore Airlines. According to this article:
"The rapid changes in G over the 4.6 seconds duration resulted in ...
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Lightoff to speak about an engine start
Why is the term lightoff (or light-off) used to describe the moment an engine ignite/is started ? I'm wondering why the suffix 'off' is used in an 'ON' sense (start, ignition) ? Is there a ...
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When was the word "aerodynamics" first used?
Aerodynamics comes from two Greek words: aer (air) and dinamike (dynamics).
In this link it says
The word “aerodynamics” itself was not officially documented until 1837
I don't know if that is ...
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What is the difference between gross weight and MTOW in an aircraft specification?
On Wikipedia you often find aircraft specified with a separate "gross weight" and "MTOW". The term "gross weight" implies "weight with maximum fuel and payload"....
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Definition of long-haul flight
Who determined the definition of what a "long-haul" flight is?
By implication, this presupposes definitions of "short-haul" and possible "medium-haul"/"extra-long-...
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Do ATC say "Climb to XXXX on standard" or "Climb to standard XXXX" or something else?
Do ATC say "Climb to XXXX on standard" or "Climb to standard XXXX" or something else?
By "standard" I'm referring to altimeter pressure settings (set to standard pressure)...
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Does the following sound realistic as callouts during takeoff?
“Set power.”
“Power is set.”
“80 knots.”
“Check.”
“Constant power.”
“V1.”
“Rotate.”
“V2.”
“Positive rate.”
“Gear up.”
I am unsure about "Constant power." The original text I am translating ...
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Is there a common name for ailerons, elevators and rudder?
Since ailerons, elevators and rudder are all designed in a similar way, that is, they are attached to a fixed structure from where they move in both direction on that particular axis.
For example on a ...
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How do these lines sound as ATC communications?
These are translated lines from a fictional story in Chinese, written by someone who (like me) does not work in aviation and therefore does not have firsthand knowledge of these things. Therefore, it ...
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What is the definition of in-flight for the purposes of a fire?
Reading 49 CFR 830.5 I am trying to determine the definition of "in flight" and "in-flight" used in the Immediation Notification sections 49 CFR 830.5(a)(4) "In-flight fire&...
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Coordinate system in aircraft. Question about step between lines
Good day! Can you help me? I doing a restoration of the plane's geometry. I want to do restoration use a theory. But I have not information about step (size) between B.L. (W.L.) lines. As example - ...
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Could someone help me make this checklist-execution dialogue sound correct?
I am translating from Chinese a dialogue that involves two pilots going through an approach checklist. However, all the information I could find on the internet seemed to be for flight simulators (I ...
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