26 Important Terms in Aviation in English
26 Important Aviation Terms
Essential vocabulary for understanding aviation and flight operations
Flight Operations
ðŦ Takeoff
The phase of flight when an aircraft leaves the ground and becomes airborne, transitioning from ground movement to flight.
Flight Operations
ðŽ Landing
The final phase of flight when an aircraft touches down on a runway and comes to a complete stop.
Aircraft Parts
ðŠķ Fuselage
The main body of an aircraft that holds passengers, cargo, and connects the wings and tail.
Aircraft Parts
ðĶ
Wings
The primary lifting surfaces of an aircraft that generate lift through airflow over their curved shape.
Navigation
ð§ Altitude
The height of an aircraft above sea level, typically measured in feet in aviation.
Flight Operations
⚡ Airspeed
The speed of an aircraft relative to the air around it, different from ground speed due to wind effects.
Navigation
ðŊ Heading
The direction an aircraft is pointing, expressed in degrees from magnetic north (0-360°).
Flight Operations
ðŪ Pilot
The person who operates and controls an aircraft during flight, responsible for safe navigation and operation.
Flight Operations
ðĻ✈️ Co-pilot
The second pilot who assists the captain and can take control if needed, also called First Officer.
Aircraft Parts
ð️ Cockpit
The area where pilots sit and control the aircraft, containing all flight instruments and controls.
Flight Operations
ðĢ️ Runway
A long, paved strip where aircraft take off and land, marked with numbers indicating magnetic direction.
Flight Operations
ð️ Hangar
A large building where aircraft are stored, maintained, and protected from weather.
Navigation
ðĄ Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Ground-based service that manages aircraft movement in controlled airspace and at airports for safety.
Weather
ðŠ️ Turbulence
Irregular air movement that causes aircraft to experience bumpy or unstable flight conditions.
Navigation
ðŧ Radio
Communication equipment used by pilots to talk with air traffic control and other aircraft.
Flight Operations
⛽ Fuel
Aviation gasoline or jet fuel that powers aircraft engines, carefully calculated for each flight.
Aircraft Parts
ð§ Engine
The power plant that provides thrust to move the aircraft forward, either propeller or jet type.
Aircraft Parts
ðŠ Propeller
Rotating blades that convert engine power into thrust by pulling or pushing air backward.
Flight Operations
ðŦ Flight Plan
A detailed document outlining the intended route, altitude, and timing for a flight.
Weather
☁️ Visibility
How far pilots can see horizontally, crucial for safe takeoff, landing, and navigation.
Aircraft Parts
ð Landing Gear
The wheels and support structure that allow aircraft to move on the ground and absorb landing impact.
Flight Operations
ðŊ Approach
The final phase of flight when an aircraft descends and aligns with the runway for landing.
Navigation
ðš️ Navigation
The process of determining aircraft position and planning the route from departure to destination.
Flight Operations
ðĒ Control Tower
The tall building at airports where air traffic controllers manage aircraft movements on runways and nearby airspace.
Weather
ðĻ Crosswind
Wind blowing perpendicular to the aircraft's direction, making takeoff and landing more challenging.
Flight Operations
ðĻ Emergency
An urgent situation requiring immediate action, such as engine failure or medical emergency during flight.
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