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Aviation Terminology and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. What is the meaning of 'Mayday' as used in aviation emergencies?

    Answer: An internationally recognized distress call indicating an immediate life-threatening emergency

    'Mayday' is the international radiotelephony distress signal indicating an imminent threat to life requiring immediate assistance.

  2. What does 'V1' represent in aircraft takeoff performance?

    Answer: Takeoff decision speed — the speed beyond which the pilot must continue the takeoff

    V1 is the takeoff decision speed; once this speed is exceeded the pilot must continue the takeoff even if an engine fails because there is insufficient runway remaining to stop.

  3. What is a METAR in aviation weather?

    Answer: A routine aviation weather observation report issued hourly or half-hourly for an airport

    METAR is an aviation routine weather observation containing current temperature, dew point, wind, visibility, ceiling, and altimeter setting issued hourly or half-hourly.

  4. What does IFR mean and when is it required?

    Answer: Instrument Flight Rules — required when weather falls below VFR minimums

    IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) applies when visibility or ceiling conditions fall below Visual Flight Rules minimums, requiring pilots to fly primarily by instruments with ATC guidance.

  5. What is the definition of a runway incursion?

    Answer: Any unauthorized or unplanned occurrence at an airport involving an aircraft, vehicle, or person on a runway

    A runway incursion is any occurrence at an airport involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on a runway that creates a collision risk.

  6. What does PIREP stand for and what is its purpose?

    Answer: Pilot Report — a voluntary report from a pilot describing actual weather conditions encountered during flight

    A PIREP (Pilot Report) is a voluntary in-flight weather observation filed by pilots describing actual conditions such as turbulence, icing, and visibility.