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What role does the Captain play in the cockpit crew?
What role does the Captain play in the cockpit crew?
What is the purpose of a Cabin Logbook?
What is the purpose of a Cabin Logbook?
What is a Cancelled Flight?
What is a Cancelled Flight?
Which of the following best describes Cargo Terminal?
Which of the following best describes Cargo Terminal?
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What does 'Descent' refer to in aviation?
What does 'Descent' refer to in aviation?
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What does a Competency Card signify for cabin crew members?
What does a Competency Card signify for cabin crew members?
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What is meant by 'Conditions of Carriage'?
What is meant by 'Conditions of Carriage'?
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What is the primary purpose of a Control Tower at an airport?
What is the primary purpose of a Control Tower at an airport?
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Study Notes
Aviation Terminology
- Climb: An alternative word for ascent
- Coffee Maker/Brewer: A galley equipment for brewing coffee/tea
- Control Tower: An establishment for controlling air traffic near airports
- Cruise: To fly at a sustained altitude and relatively constant speed
- Cabin Logbook: A record book for recording malfunctions in the aircraft
- Crew: Company personnel with actual flight jobs
- Cabin Crew: Flight attendants, stewards, or stewardesses
- Cockpit, Flight Deck, or Flight Crew Compartment: The section where the Captain, First Officer, or Flight Engineers operate the flight
- Captain: The most senior member of the cockpit crew
- Cancelled Flight: A flight that won't depart or arrive as scheduled
- Cargo Terminal: A place where cargo is stored
- Carriage: Transportation of people or goods by air, including incidental services
- Competency Card: An official document showing cabin crew's qualification
- Crew Baggage: Standard equipment for flight deck and cabin crew
- Carrier: The airline (e.g., Philippine Airlines)
- Crew Complement: Official number of cabin crew in a specific aircraft type
- Crew List: Names of crew members on a flight
- Conditions of Carriage: Applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and restrictions on air travel
- Check-in Counter: Location where passenger documents are checked and boarding passes issued
- Custom Area: Area where passengers declare baggage contents and value
- Decompression: A sudden emergency when aircraft cabin loses pressure at high altitude
- Descend: When an aircraft flies from a higher to a lower altitude to prepare for landing
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Test your knowledge of aviation terminology with this quiz. From climbing in altitude to understanding cabin crew duties, this quiz covers essential terms used in the aviation industry. Ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of flight operations and terminology.