What is an Acceptance Flight? | Aviation Glossary
Outside of commercial operations, aircraft are required to undergo a series of non-revenue test flights to verify particular aspects of …
Outside of commercial operations, aircraft are required to undergo a series of non-revenue test flights to verify particular aspects of …
During the descent and approach phase of flight, there is a transition and shift in relation to the speed and …
Autobrake RTO Mode systems on aircraft provide automated deceleration functions during the take off and landing phases of flight. On …
On the Airbus A320 family, there are 2 engine types available: the CFM International CFM56 and the IAE V2500. There are …
On the Takeoff page on the MCDU, the takeoff configuration is entered into the FMS. This takeoff configuration comprises settings …
Flex (short for flexible) temperature is an Airbus-centric term used to describe the use of derated thrust takeoff procedures. Similar …
An aerodynamic stall occurs when an airfoil is no longer able to produce sufficient lift, in which airflow over and …
In the aviation industry, there are a plethora of acronyms that pilots use to remember key elements of checklists and …
Runway lighting systems are separated into categories based on their specifications. This range of specifications includes lighting intensity. On runways …
On Airbus aircraft, the engine ignition system is controlled via a singular switch that controls the engine start process. This …
From the A320 series onwards, the throttle and power setting system on Airbus aircraft is designed to maximize efficiency, safety, …
On aircraft which fly at high-level altitudes, pressurization systems are required in order for the occupants to breathe. Pressurization systems …