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What does Zulu Time refer to?

Eastern Standard Time

Current local time

Mountain Standard Time

Greenwich Mean Time (correct)

What is wind shear?

A rapid and strong horizontal and/or vertical change in wind speed and/or direction in a short distance.

What does UTC stand for?

Universal Time Coordinate

What does UM stand for in aviation terms?

Unaccompanied Minor Signup and view all the answers

What is turbulence?

A condition of fluid air flow in which the flow is not smooth, with rapid changes in flow velocity and direction. Signup and view all the answers

What does TTOL refer to?

Position on a business class and first class seat. Signup and view all the answers

What is the TSA?

Transportation Security Administration Signup and view all the answers

What is a transit passenger?

A passenger continuing on a flight through an intermediate stop. Signup and view all the answers

What does a terminal building serve as?

A building where passengers check in for a flight, collect luggage, and depart from or arrive at. Signup and view all the answers

What is a taxiway?

A paved area provided for aircraft movement to and from runways. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'taxi' mean in aviation?

Any ground movement of the aircraft while under its own power. Signup and view all the answers

What does TAFB stand for?

Time Away From Base Signup and view all the answers

What does 'space available' mean?

A discounted fare designation that allows travel on a flight only if a seat is available. Signup and view all the answers

What does SOP stand for?

Standard Operating Procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is a safety management system (SMS)?

A systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies, and procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What is SOC in aviation?

System Operations Control Signup and view all the answers

What is a slide raft?

An inflatable device used to assist passengers from the aircraft to the ground during an evacuation. Signup and view all the answers

What does SIEM stand for?

Safety Internal Evaluation Manual Signup and view all the answers

What is a scheduled flight?

A flight operating according to a published timetable. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a revenue passenger?

A person who pays a fare for his/her ticket. Signup and view all the answers

What is a revenue flight?

A flight that generates revenue through the carriage of passengers. Signup and view all the answers

What does report time mean?

The time required to report for duty at an airport. Signup and view all the answers

What is a ramp in aviation terminology?

A paved area, usually at or near the terminal, where aircraft are parked. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a passenger service kit (PSK)?

Common items that may be needed during a flight. Signup and view all the answers

What is a purser?

The flight attendant designated in charge of the cabin crew and all in-flight cabin activity. Signup and view all the answers

What is positive space?

A confirmed reservation with guaranteed seating. Signup and view all the answers

What is a portable oxygen concentrator (POC)?

A medical device that provides oxygen therapy to patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is a portable oxygen bottle (POB)?

A bottle used to store oxygen for passengers who require supplemental oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

What does PM stand for in aviation?

Pilot Monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What is a pick up in crew transportation terms?

The designated time crew transportation is scheduled to depart. Signup and view all the answers

What does PFM stand for?

Passenger Flight Manifest Signup and view all the answers

What is a passenger forms kit (PFK)?

A collection of essential forms for passenger processing. Signup and view all the answers

What does PF stand for?

Pilot Flying Signup and view all the answers

What does PED stand for?

Portable Electronic Device Signup and view all the answers

What does PCD stand for?

Personal Communication Device Signup and view all the answers

What is PBE?

Protective Breathing Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does outbound mean in aviation?

Departing, applies to flights, crew, aircraft, or passengers. Signup and view all the answers

What does outboard refer to?

Denotes a position farther from the center of the aircraft. Signup and view all the answers

What is opspec?

Operations Specification Signup and view all the answers

What does OE stand for in aviation training?

Operating Experience Signup and view all the answers

What does OAL mean?

Other Airline Signup and view all the answers

What does NTSB stand for?

National Transportation Safety Board Signup and view all the answers

What does non-revenue mean?

A person traveling on a free ticket or paying only a service charge. Signup and view all the answers

What does no show indicate?

A revenue passenger who fails to check in or travel on the assigned flight. Signup and view all the answers

What does MEL stand for?

Minimum Equipment List Signup and view all the answers

What is LOPA?

Layout of Passenger Accommodation Signup and view all the answers

What does LEO stand for?

Law Enforcement Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is a layover station?

A geographic location where a layover is occurring. Signup and view all the answers

What is a layover period?

A period of time that separates two duty periods/flights. Signup and view all the answers

What is landing gear?

The understructure and wheel units that support the weight of the aircraft on the ground. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during a land evacuation?

Evacuation of passengers and crew in case of jeopardy to safety. Signup and view all the answers

What is a jumpseat?

Specific seats designated for crew member use only. Signup and view all the answers

What is a jetway?

A retractable, enclosed walkway connecting the door of an aircraft to the terminal. Signup and view all the answers

What does ISC stand for?

In Flight Security Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What does inbound refer to in aviation?

Arriving; applies to flights, crew, aircraft, or passengers. Signup and view all the answers

What does inboard mean?

Denotes a position closer to the center of the aircraft. Signup and view all the answers

What is immigration customs?

Government agencies responsible for monitoring legal requirements regarding passengers. Signup and view all the answers

What does ICAO stand for?

International Civil Aviation Organization Signup and view all the answers

What does IAW mean?

In Accordance With Signup and view all the answers

What is a holding pattern?

A specific area or altitude assigned to an aircraft to remain until directed otherwise. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hangar?

A building used for housing and repairing aircraft. Signup and view all the answers

What does GSC stand for?

Ground Security Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What is a galley on an aircraft?

The area where food service equipment is stored and meals are prepared. Signup and view all the answers

What does GA stand for?

Gate Agent Signup and view all the answers

What is FSDO?

Flight Standards District Office of the FAA Signup and view all the answers

What does FRS mean?

Feedback Reporting System Signup and view all the answers

What is FOM?

Flight Operations Manual Signup and view all the answers

What is a flight plan?

Information provided to the flight crew about routing, flying time, altitude, and fuel. Signup and view all the answers

What is a flight deck?

The cockpit compartment of the aircraft occupied by the flight crew. Signup and view all the answers

What is a flight crewmember?

Any member of the flight deck crew. Signup and view all the answers

What is a first officer in aviation?

A pilot who assists the captain and is second in command. Signup and view all the answers

What does FFDO stand for?

Federal Flight Deck Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is an FCR?

Flight Crew Report Signup and view all the answers

What does FAR refer to?

Flight Crew Report Signup and view all the answers

What is FAM?

Flight Attendant Manual Signup and view all the answers

What does FAI stand for?

Flight Attendant Instructor Signup and view all the answers

What does FAA stand for?

Federal Aviation Administration Signup and view all the answers

What is an extended overwater operation?

Operating over water at a horizontal distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest shoreline. Signup and view all the answers

What is an evacuation?

The deplaning of passengers and crew as quickly as possible in an emergency. Signup and view all the answers

What does ETA stand for?

Estimated Time of Arrival Signup and view all the answers

What does EMT stand for?

Emergency Medical Technician Signup and view all the answers

What is an emergency medical kit (EMK)?

A kit containing medical supplies for use in emergencies. Signup and view all the answers

What does ELT stand for?

Emergency Locator Transmitter Signup and view all the answers

What does ETD stand for?

Estimated Time of Departure Signup and view all the answers

What is a document service manual (DSM)?

A manual containing essential documents for flight operations. Signup and view all the answers

What does downline (out station) mean?

Any location other than domicile. Signup and view all the answers

What does DOD stand for?

Department of Defense Signup and view all the answers

What is ditching?

An emergency landing on water. Signup and view all the answers

What is dispatch in aviation?

The department responsible for providing flight plans and information to the flight crew. Signup and view all the answers

What does disarm mean?

The act of depriving a device of a means of action or operation. Signup and view all the answers

What does deplane/disembark mean?

The process of passengers leaving the aircraft. Signup and view all the answers

What is deicing?

Procedure to remove frost, ice, slush, or snow from aircraft surfaces. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aviation Terminology Flashcards

Zulu Time: Refers to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), expressed in a 24-hour format. It is the current time at the prime meridian located in Greenwich, England.
Wind Shear: A sudden and significant change in wind speed or direction, either horizontally or vertically, over a short distance, which can affect aircraft flight.
Universal Time Coordinate (UTC): A time standard used for aviation and various other fields, synonymous with Zulu Time.
UM (Unaccompanied Minor): Refers to a child traveling alone without an adult companion during the flight.
Turbulence: A state of irregular or chaotic airflow that causes fluctuations in aircraft movement, often due to rapid changes in wind velocity and direction.
TTOL (Time To Leave): Refers to the time necessary for passengers in business or first class to disembark or be ready to leave.
TSA (Transportation Security Administration): Federal agency responsible for security in all modes of transportation, overseeing airport security and passenger screenings.
Transit Passenger: A passenger who continues their journey on a flight with an intermediate stop.
Terminal Building: The structure at an airport where passengers check in, collect luggage, and board or disembark from flights.
Taxiway: A designated paved area that allows aircraft to move to and from runways.
Taxi: Any ground movement of the aircraft under its own power, not including takeoff or landing.
TAFB (Time Away From Base): Refers to the time a crew spends away from their home base during layovers.
Space Available: A discounted fare type that allows ticket holders to board a flight only if there is an available seat.
SOP (Standard Operating Procedures): Established protocols that guide the operation of various tasks within an organization.
SMS (Safety Management System): A systematic approach to managing safety risks, involving policies, procedures, and practices.
SOC (System Operations Control): The department or control center that oversees flight operations and ensures efficient service.
Slide Raft: An inflatable device that assists passengers in evacuating the aircraft to the ground and can also function as a raft in water emergencies.
SIEM (Safety Internal Evaluation Manual): A manual used to assess and improve safety standards and practices within an organization.
Scheduled Flight: A flight that operates according to established timetables published by an airline.
Revenue Passenger: A passenger who has paid for a ticket to fly.
Revenue Flight: A flight that generates income through the transportation of paying passengers.
Report Time: The designated time that crew members must arrive at the airport for their scheduled duties.
Ramp: A paved area near the terminal where aircraft are parked, serviced, or loaded.
PSK (Passenger Service Kit): A kit containing essential items provided to passengers during a flight, avoiding the need to access a first aid kit.
Purser: A senior flight attendant responsible for overseeing cabin crew and in-flight service, typically assigned to specific jumpseat locations on aircraft.
Positive Space: A reservation type that guarantees a confirmed seat on a flight.
POC (Portable Oxygen Concentrator): A medical device that provides oxygen to passengers in need of supplemental oxygen.
POB (Portable Oxygen Bottle): A portable device that contains compressed oxygen, used for emergencies.
PM (Pilot Monitoring): Refers to the pilot who assists in flying the aircraft, monitoring instruments and systems.
Pick Up: The scheduled time for crew transportation, typically from a layover hotel to the airport.
PFM (Passenger Flight Manifest): A document listing all passengers on a flight.
PFK (Passenger Forms Kit): A kit containing necessary forms related to passenger travel.
PF (Pilot Flying): The pilot who is actively flying the aircraft at any given time.
PED (Portable Electronic Device): Personal electronic devices, such as tablets and phones, used by passengers during flights.
PCD (Personal Communication Device): Devices that passengers use to communicate during the flight.
PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment): Equipment designed to provide breathable air in case of smoke or fire on board.
Outbound: Refers to flights, crews, aircraft, or passengers that are leaving a base or origin point.
Outboard: A term indicating a position farther from the center line of the aircraft.
Opspec (Operations Specification): Regulations and specifications that outline the operational capabilities of an airline.
OE (Operating Experience): A training phase for flight attendants on a new aircraft where they gain experience under supervision.
OAL (Other Airline): Refers to airlines other than the one under discussion or the one being operated.
NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board): A United States government agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents.
Non-Revenue: Refers to persons traveling on a complimentary ticket or paying only a service charge.
No Show: A passenger who fails to check-in or board a flight for which they have a reservation.
MEL (Minimum Equipment List): A list detailing the minimum equipment and systems that must be functional for a flight to proceed safely.
LOPA (Layout of Passenger Accommodation): A design specification of seating and other arrangements for passengers within an aircraft.
LEO (Law Enforcement Officer): An official responsible for maintaining law and order at airports and on planes.
Layover Station: The physical location where an aircraft or crew takes a break between flights.
Layover Period: The time between two duty periods or flights for crew members.
Landing Gear: The assembly of wheels and undercarriage that supports an aircraft on the ground and is retracted during flight.
Land Evacuation: Emergency procedure allowing passengers and crew to exit the aircraft safely via evacuation slides during non-normal situations.
Jumpseat: Specialized seating reserved for crew members in the cockpit and cabin.
Jetway: An enclosed walkway connecting an airport terminal to an aircraft.
ISC (In-Flight Security Coordinator): The individual responsible for in-flight security, often trained to handle emergencies.
Inbound: Refers to flights, crews, aircraft, or passengers that are arriving back to a base or destination.
Inboard: A term indicating a position closer to the center line of the aircraft.
Immigration Customs: Government agencies that enforce laws on citizenship, health, and possessions for passengers crossing international borders.
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization): A UN specialized agency that develops international aviation standards.
IAW (In Accordance With): A term indicating compliance with regulations or policies.
Holding Pattern: Specific altitude or area designated for an aircraft to maintain until further instructions from Air Traffic Control.
Hangar: Structures for storing and maintaining aircraft.
GSC (Ground Security Coordinator): Responsible for maintaining security measures at the ground level of airport operations.
Galley: The area in an aircraft designated for food storage and preparation.
GA (Gate Agent): Personnel responsible for managing passenger services at the departure gate.
FSDO (Flight Standards District Office): The FAA office overseeing flight operations and compliance with aviation regulations.
FRS (Feedback Reporting System): A system for reporting issues or providing feedback related to flight operations.
FOM (Flight Operations Manual): A manual outlining operational procedures for a flight crew.
Flight Plan: A comprehensive document provided by dispatch that contains flight routing, estimated flying time, altitudes, and fuel requirements.
Flight Deck: The cockpit area where the flight crew operates the aircraft.
Flight Crewmember: Any individual who serves as part of an aircraft’s operational team during a flight.
First Officer: Second-in-command pilot who assists the captain and occupies the right seat in the cockpit.
FFDO (Federal Flight Deck Officer): Trained federal law enforcement officer who may carry a firearm in the cockpit.
FCR (Flight Crew Report): Documentation of a crew's flight activities, used for safety and operational assessments.
FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations): Comprehensive regulations governing all aviation-related operations in the U.S.
FAM (Flight Attendant Manual): A guide detailing the responsibilities and procedures for flight attendants.
FAI (Flight Attendant Instructor): Individuals responsible for training flight attendants.
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration): U.S. government agency regulating all aspects of civilian aviation.
Extended Overwater Operation: Flights operating over water more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land.
Evacuation: An emergency protocol for safely deplaning passengers and crew.
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival): Projected time at which an aircraft is expected to arrive at its destination.
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician): Health professional trained to provide emergency medical care.
EMK (Emergency Medical Kit): A collection of medical supplies available on board aircraft for emergencies.
ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter): A device that transmits distress signals in emergencies.
ETD (Estimated Time of Departure): Projected time for a flight to leave the airport.
DSM (Document Service Manual): A guide containing procedures and

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