Asa aircraft flight log logbook spflt spiralbound and perfectly sized to fit in an aircraft glove box or chart pocket, this logbook is a quick reference to the recent history of the airplane so pilots have immediate access to the airpla. Flight log definition and meaning collins english dictionary. For over 50 years, aerlog has been serving the aviation industry. A cirriform cloud appearing as a thin sheet of small white. Theres space to record the specs of your uas and room for notes. Acronyms and abbreviations federal aviation administration. Aara abbreviation air to air refuelling area abbreviate. Each flight evaluation has a space for the student pilot and flight instructor to sign and date each flight. Many of the everyday terms they use are unique to the airline business. Casr dictionary federal register of legislation website aeronautical. The webs largest and most authoritative acronyms and abbreviations resource. See the answers on this question youll need your license, a current medical, and a bfr. In the process, students learn to manage their logbook and you can effortlessly maintain your own required training record. The black box is the name given to the box that houses the flight recording data.
Flight attendants and other airline employees all speak a different language. You can view and analyze all important flight data. How to fill in your pilot logbook digital pilot school. Flb anywhere with ios application with the free application for iphoneipad you can log flights offline.
Foreflight digital pilot logbook for ipad and iphone. There is no record of dates, flights, names or remarks. Osod blue book advanced research project agency, office of the secretary of defense, blue book of coastal vessels of south vietnam. Our flight purpose codes were three characters, a number, a letter and a number. Use it for writing poetry, composing lyrics for your song or coming up with rap verses. List of aviation, aerospace and aeronautical abbreviations wikipedia. This is reinforced and contains a beacon to aid location. How to speak like a pilot 20 aviation terms privatefly. So much of the information about ww2 is peppered with abbreviations and acronyms, and although there are many sites listing these, it doesnt seem like any have anything approaching a complete list. Definitions of aviation terms, acronyms and abbreviations found in the.
Aviation dictionary airline pilots forum and resource. The process of a plane coming back down to the ground. Several company modules to help the company manage everything from. For example, thunder 204, hornet, ball, state three point five meaning the aircrafts an fa18 a hornet of the squadron. Manage the aircraft that you fly, and add new models to the system. Foreflight logbook streamlines the task of filling out logbooks, allowing you to focus on the flight lesson and then collaborate electronically during downtime to complete logbook entries. Flight definition is an act or instance of passing through the air by the use of wings. The most literate meaning is a log book, which is used to record details of every flight performed on an aircraft together with maintenance activities which took place after each flight. Aviation, aerospace and pilot jargon buster with hundreds of acronyms and abbreviations commonly used in the flying world. A personal look at flying diaries from naval aviators, flight officers and aircrewmen from nas fort lauderdale and other florida bases during and after world war ii. Democraticfarmerlabor political party in minnesota, to which state democrats belong dfl. The call includes the aircrafts callsign, type, and fuel state, which the arresting gear officer will use to set the gears braking power.
Now that you own your dream machine or are thinking about it the world is rosy and your aviation problems have disappeared. Discussion in wwii general started by spartanroller, nov 7, 2010. Of course, getting a fully signed off bfr is a lot easier if you. View flight routes, see airports that youve visited, add missing airports. Record years of flying memories for yourself or your children in this unique log book. Unlike conventional aeronautical dictionaries, the dictionary of aviation defines vocabulary often found in. A manual carried in the pilots book bag which includes the checklists and troubleshooting.
This thread will aim to resolve that, with a post for each letter of the. The main part of the log book one spread per flight containing some of the basic flight data. Flight log 19661976 is a compilation album by the american rock band jefferson airplane. Pilot log book, log flights, keep track of papers, flight. This page is about the various possible words that rhymes or sounds like flight. A technical log book will contain details of the flight departure and arrival airports, flight crew names, flight time and cycles, date, flight number, etc. Errors due to the ram effect air compressed in the probe and the position air may be disturbed by parts of the airplane, and also due to the effect of the air compression in front of the plane rat may also describe a ram air turbine. You can even create a flying club if you share aircraft with others. This book was signed by the flight leader each month and by the co of the squadron or the various trade leaders at the end of the tour eg. The first letter meaning has changed since our day. Released in january 1977 as a doublelp as grunt cyl21255, it is a compilation of jefferson airplane and airplanerelated tracks, including tracks by jefferson starship and hot tuna, as well as solo tracks by paul kantner, grace slick, and jorma kaukonen. Flight planning with flb flight planning is made easy. Flightlogbackup is the online system for the daily work of pilots, technicians.
Flylogs is designed to improve your flight operations understanding so you may take better decisions. On this particular flight diary, the author did not leave much information. The story of aerlog began in 1968 on frank kirmss kitchen table, first for personal use, then refined for publication when fellow employees began to request copies of the handy pocket sized log book. Aviation vocabulary 19 most important words explained.
Let your pilots log flights directly into the system. This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term. Tarmac check including starting up and handling of the engine 2. Familiarisation air including simple explanation of flight 1. Aviation abbreviations and acronyms civil aviation safety authority. Passenger flight log books, and aviation accessories. Log time flight plan and weather log on reverse side. One of the most difficult decisions an owner must make is when to replace, overhaul, or rebuild an engine that is running properly and passing all required inspections at its tbo time. Therefore, a record of the students progress during his flight training is documented such that if there is a question of his flying ability later in life, he can be protected by his. Nautical terms a book containing the official record of trips made by a ship or aircraft. The last page has an index table to list all of the flights in the log book as well as a logbook no.
In aviation, above aerodrome level aal, or above aerodrome elevation aae, denotes that an altitude is given above the nearest aerodrome or airport. One user called it pricey, but said it pays for itself in the time you save when you need to figure out anything from currency to filling out an 8710 form. Asa aircraft flight log logbook spflt aircraft spruce. Add fuel flow and get fuel burn on the route and per leg. Weather log turbulence and cloud tops ceiling, visibility and precipitation reported winds aloft icing and freezing level position of fronts, lows and highs notes and notams 3. The applicant for or the holder of a pilot licence may log as pilotincommand time all solo flight time, flight time as student pilotincommand and flight time under supervision provided that such spic time and flight time under supervision are. The pilot announced that we would be making our landing shortly. Recording in hours and minutes makes the initial entry very easy, e. Our flight log has space for 23 flights worth of data, including locations, weather, frequencies, battery usage, and much more, including preflight, launch, and postflight checklists.
Luckily, it was a smooth landing, the plane landed lightly onto the ground. Please select the first letter of the word from the list above to jump to. Aaipt aging aircraft enterprise team naval air systems command. Dictionary of aviation terms and abbreviations around the pattern. Pacom pacific command p4 soviet built motor torpedo boat pgm north vietnamese motor gun boat pierce arrow air strike against north vietnam on 5 august 1964 pol petroleum, oil and lubricants pt. Ch runway time check departure destination airport frequencies notes totals. The pilot said that we will be making our landing shortly. Naval aviation diaries naval air station fort lauderdale. List of aviation, aerospace and aeronautical abbreviations. Synonyms for flight at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions.
The author marked the last name of smith in the books front spine and scratched out the word blackburn at the bottom spine. Logbook definition of logbook by the free dictionary. Except for a student pilot performing the duties of pilot in command of an airship requiring more than one pilot flight crewmember, a pilot may log as solo flight time only that flight time when the pilot is the sole occupant of the aircraft. The first four pages on this log book were razorcut. Aviation dictionary is an educational and reference application created to collect and store all the most commonly used words and abbreviations in the aviation. Then, quick search any flight by date, plane, pilot. If you are starting a new pilot logbook, one of the first things to consider is how you want to record your hours.
In aviation, above aerodrome level aal, or above aerodrome elevation aae, denotes that. Knowing these terms before you attend newhire training will be very helpful. What this calls gpc is the middle letter and what this calls spc is the number after it. Aircraft logbook how is aircraft logbook abbreviated. Technical aviation dictionary, with abbreviations and slang words. An onlineonly exhibit focusing on a collection of aviators flight log books. I just want to restart recreational flying and possibly pursue additional ratings, you dont technically need your old log book to start flying again if you still have your license. In between their worn out pages we can explore the rigorous training, their flight accomplishments, and oftentimes their personal experiences. Daily flight log how is daily flight log abbreviated.
If the acronym you are looking for is not here, you could try the following sources. Why and how to collect your flight data in a flight log book. The passenger flight log book is a hardcover log book for keeping track of passenger flights. Your log book can be personalized with a name or initials goldstamped on the cover, at no additional cost.