2 See area forecast.
2 Federal Aviation Administration.
5 Federal Aviation Administration.
7 See Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team.
7 The person who designs, implements, and evaluates the FAASTeam within the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) area of responsibility.
7 A volunteer within the aviation community who shares technical expertise and professional knowledge as a part of the FAASTeam.
2 See final approach fix.
5 See final approach fix.
1 An optical illusion where the pilot confuses a row of lights along a road or other straight line as the horizon.
2 Inaccurate visual information for aligning the aircraft, caused by various natural and geometric formations that disorient the pilot from the actual horizon.
5 Inaccurate visual information for aligning the aircraft, caused by various natural and geometric formations that disorient the pilot from the actual horizon.
1 See hung start.
2 See flight director indicator.
1 A controllable pitch propeller with a pitch range sufficient to allow the blades to be turned parallel to the line of flight to reduce drag and prevent further damage to an engine that has been shut down after a malfunction.
2 Class E airspace areas that extend upward from 1,200 feet to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise specified.
5 Class E airspace areas that extend upward from 1,200 feet to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise specified.
7 An organization promoting safety standards and the reduction of aircraft related accidents. Each of the eight FAA Flight Standards regions have a dedicated FAASTeam office.
2 Used by ATC to direct aircraft to intervening fixes between the en route structure and the initial approach fix.
5 Used by ATC to direct aircraft to intervening fixes between the en route structure and the initial approach fix.
4 A feeder route is a route depicted on IAP charts to designate courses for aircraft to proceed from the en route structure to the IAF. Feeder routes, also referred to as approach transitions, technically are not considered approach segments but are an integral part of many IAPs.
4 See database field.
2 Part of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are accomplished.
5 Part of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are accomplished.
4 The FATO is a defined heliport area over which the final approach to a hover or a departure is made. The touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF) where the helicopter is permitted to land is normally centered in the FATO. A safety area is provided around the FATO.
2 The fix from which the IFR final approach to an airport is executed, and which identifies the beginning of the final approach segment. An FAF is designated on government charts by a Maltese cross symbol for nonprecision approaches, and a lightning bo
5 The fix from which the IFR final approach to an airport is executed, and which identifies the beginning of the final approach segment. An FAF is designated on government charts by a Maltese cross symbol for nonprecision approaches, and a lightning bolt symbol for precision approaches.
4 A geographical position determined by visual reference to the surface, by reference to one or more radio NAVAIDs, by celestial plotting, or by another navigational device. Note: Fix is a generic name for a geographical position and is referred to as a fix, waypoint, intersection, reporting point, etc.
5 Staring at a single instrument, thereby interrupting the cross-check process.
1 A psychological condition where the pilot fixes attention on a single source of information and ignores all other sources.
2 Staring at a single instrument, thereby interrupting the cross-check process.
1 A turboprop engine where the gas producer spool is directly connected to the output shaft.
1 Propellers with fixed blade angles. Fixed-pitch propellers are designed as climb propellers, cruise propellers, or standard propellers.
2 Propellers with fixed blade angles. Fixed-pitch propellers are designed as climb propellers, cruise propellers, or standard propellers.
2 A fixed, nozzle shaped opening near the leading edge of a wing that ducts air onto the top surface of the wing. Its purpose is to increase lift at higher angles of attack.
2 See flight level.
5 See flight level.
2 A condition in the operation of a gas turbine engine in which the fire in the engine goes out due to either too much or too little fuel sprayed into the combustors.
1 Hinged portion of the trailing edge between the ailerons and fuselage. In some aircraft, ailerons and flaps are interconnected to produce full-span “flaperons.” In either case, flaps change the lift and drag on the wing.
2 Hinged portion of the trailing edge between the ailerons and fuselage. In some aircraft ailerons and flaps are interconnected to produce full-span “flaperons.” In either case, flaps change the lift and drag on the wing.
12 Hinged portion of the trailing edge between the ailerons and fuselage. In some gliders, ailerons and flaps are interconnected to produce full-span flaperons. In either case, flap change the lift and drag on the wing.
1 A propeller configuration when the blade chord is aligned with the direction of rotation.
1 A disorienting condition caused from flickering light off the blades of the propeller.
1 An automatic flight control system in which the commands needed to fly the airplane are electronically computed and displayed on a flight instrument. The commands are followed by the human pilot with manual control inputs or, in the case of an autopi
1 Engine speed, usually in the 70-80 percent range, for minimum flight thrust.
4 A FIR is an airspace of defined dimensions within which Flight Information Service and Alerting Service are provided. Flight Information Service (FIS) is a service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights. Alerting Service is a service provided to notify appropriate organizations regarding aircraft in need of search and rescue aid, and assist such organizations as required.
7 A 14 CFR part 61.56 requirement designed to assess and update a pilot’s knowledge and skills.
1 A condition when landing where the airplane does not settle to the runway due to excessive airspeed.
2 The maximum weight the floor can sustain per square inch/foot as provided by the manufacturer.
2 Adjusting the aircraft control surfaces (including flaps and landing gear) in a manner that will achieve a specified attitude.
5 Adjusting the aircraft control surfaces (including flaps and landing gear) in a manner that will achieve a specified attitude.
2 One of the major components of a flight director system, it provides steering commands that the pilot (or the autopilot, if coupled) follows.
5 One of the major components of a flight director system, it provides steering commands that the pilot (or the autopilot, if coupled) follows.
2 A measure of altitude (in hundreds of feet) used by aircraft flying above 18,000 feet with the altimeter set at 29.92 "Hg.
4 A flight level is a level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum of 29.92 "Hg. Each flight level is stated in three digits that represents hundreds of feet. For example, FL 250 represents an altimeter indication of 25,000 feet.
5 A measure of altitude (in hundreds of feet) used by aircraft flying above 18,000 feet with the altimeter set at 29.92" Hg.
2 Provides pilot and crew with highly accurate and automatic long-range navigation capability, blending available inputs from long- and short- range sensors.
5 Provides pilot and crew with highly accurate and automatic long-range navigation capability, blending available inputs from long- and short- range sensors.
2 The line, course, or track along which an aircraft is flying or is intended to be flown.
5 The line, course, or track along which an aircraft is flying or is intended to be flown.
2 Basic maneuvers, flown by reference to the instruments rather than outside visual cues, for the purpose of practicing basic attitude flying. The patterns simulate maneuvers encountered on instrument flights such as holding patterns, procedure turns,
5 Basic maneuvers, flown by reference to the instruments rather than outside visual cues, for the purpose of practicing basic attitude flying. The patterns simulate maneuvers encountered on instrument flights such as holding patterns, procedure turns, and approaches.
7 A full-size replica of the instruments, equipment, panels, and controls of an aircraft, or set of aircraft, in an open flight deck area or in an enclosed cockpit. A force (motion) cueing system or visual system is not required.
2 Paper strips containing instrument flight information, used by ATC when processing flight plans.
5 Paper strips containing instrument flight information, used by ATC when processing flight plans.
4 Floating waypoints represent airspace fixes at a point in space not directly associated with a conventional airway. In many cases, they may be established for such purposes as ATC metering fixes, holding points, RNAV-direct routing, gateway waypoints, STAR origination points leaving the en route structure, and SID terminating points joining the en route structure.
12 Resonant condition leading to rapid, unstable oscillations of part of the glider structure (e.g., the wing) or a control surface (e.g., elevator or aileron). Flutter usually occurs at high speeds and can quickly lead to structural failure.
4 A waypoint that requires the use of turn anticipation to avoid overshooting the next flight segment.
4 A waypoint that precludes any turn until the waypoint is overflown, and is followed by either an intercept maneuver of the next flight segment or direct flight to the next waypoint.
2 See flight management system.
5 See flight management system.
2 See foreign object damage.
7 In the guided discussion method, a question used by an instructor to get the discussion back on track or to get the learners to explain something more thoroughly.
2 Cloud consisting of numerous minute water droplets and based at the surface; droplets are small enough to be suspended in the earth’s atmosphere indefinitely. (Unlike drizzle, it does not fall to the surface. Fog differs from a cloud only in that a c
1 The energy applied to an object that attempts to cause the object to change its direction, speed, or motion. In aerodynamics, it is expressed as F, T (thrust), L (lift), W (weight), or D (drag), usually in pounds.
2 The energy applied to an object that attempts to cause the object to change its direction, speed, or motion. In aerodynamics, it is expressed as F, T (thrust), L (lift), W (weight), or D (drag), usually in pounds.
2 Damage to a gas turbine engine caused by some object being sucked into the engine while it is running. Debris from runways or taxiways can cause foreign object damage during ground operations, and the ingestion of ice and birds can cause FOD in fligh
1 The part of parasite drag on a body resulting from the integrated effect of the static pressure acting normal to its surface resolved in the drag direction.
2 The drag created because of the shape of a component or the aircraft.
5 The drag created because of the shape of a component or the aircraft.
7 An oral presentation where the purpose is to inform, persuade, or entertain with little or no verbal participation by the listeners.
1 A slip in which the airplane’s direction of motion continues the same as before the slip was begun. In a forward slip, the airplane’s longitudinal axis is at an angle to its flightpath.
12 A slide used to dissipate altitude without increasing the glider’s speed, particularly in gliders without flaps or with inoperative spoilers.
4 An arrangement of air traffic pathways in a terminal area that brings incoming flights over fixes at four corners of the traffic area, while outbound flights depart between the fixes, thus minimizing conflicts between arriving and departing traffic.
1 A turboprop engine where the gas producer spool is on a separate shaft from the output shaft. The free power turbine spins independently of the gas producer and drives the output shaft.
1 The part of parasitic drag on a body resulting from viscous shearing stresses over its wetted surface.
1 Aileron having the nose portion projecting ahead of the hinge line. When the trailing edge of the aileron moves up, the nose projects below the wing’s lower surface and produces some parasite drag, decreasing the amount of adverse yaw.
2 Aileron having the nose portion projecting ahead of the hinge line. When the trailing edge of the aileron moves up, the nose projects below the wing’s lower surface and produces some parasite drag, decreasing the amount of adverse yaw.
2 The boundary between two different air masses.
2 Ice crystal deposits formed by sublimation when temperature and dewpoint are below freezing.
7 See flight training device.
1 The fuel-metering device used on a turbine engine that meters the proper quantity of fuel to be fed into the burners of the engine. It integrates the parameters of inlet air temperature, compressor speed, compressor discharge pressure, and exhaust ga
1 Defined as the amount of fuel used to produce a specific thrust or horsepower divided by the total potential power contained in the same amount of fuel.
1 A radiator-like device which has fuel passing through the core. A heat exchange occurs to keep the fuel temperature above the freezing point of water so that entrained water does not form ice crystals, which could block fuel flow.
1 A fuel metering system used on some aircraft reciprocating engines in which a constant flow of fuel is fed to injection nozzles in the heads of all cylinders just outside of the intake valve. It differs from sequential fuel injection in which a timed
1 The expendable part of the load of the airplane. It includes only usable fuel, not fuel required to fill the lines or that which remains trapped in the tank sumps.
2 The expendable part of the load of the airplane. It includes only usable fuel, not fuel required to fill the lines or that which remains trapped in the tank sumps.
1 A sampling port in the lowest part of the fuel tank that the pilot can utilize to check for contaminants in the fuel.
2 Pilot skills of instrument cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control.
5 Pilot skills of instrument cross-check, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control.
1 The section of the airplane that consists of the cabin and/or cockpit, containing seats for the occupants and the controls for the airplane.
2 The section of the airplane that consists of the cabin and/or cockpit, containing seats for the occupants and the controls for the airplane.