Word Part of Speech Example
accident report Noun The manager was required to file an accident report.
Air Canada Name Air Canada has several established domestic and international routes.
Air France Name Air France is the national carrier for France.
Air Traffic Control Centre Noun An Air Traffic Control Centre provides radar service to aircraft in a defined piece of airspace.
Airbus Name Airbus manufactures several aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and the Airbus A380.
aircraft manufacturer Noun Aircraft manufacturers like to display their aircraft at the Paris Air Show.
aircraft regulations Noun The aircraft regulations for flying in Canada can be found at this link.
altimeter Noun The aircraft was instructed to "set altimeter to two niner niner two".
be left over Phrasal verb One training manual is left over from the last flight class.
Boeing Name Boeing builds a variety of military and commercial aircraft.
British Airways Name British Airways is based in England.
Cessna Name Cessna builds a variety of light aircraft for recreational pilots.
consist of Phrasal verb Our small fleet consists of a Piper Super Cub, a Cessna 180 and a 185, and a DeHavilland Beaver.
crop duster Noun Crop dusters are specialized aircraft used for spraying agricultural fields.
develop Verb Do you think Boeing will develop a new wide-body aircraft next year?
distraction Noun Pilots and controllers must avoid any distraction when working.
diverse Adjective There are diverse destinations in our travel plans.
en route Adjective, Adverb En route controllers work in the Air Traffic Control Centre.
facility Noun An air traffic control building is often referred to as a facility.
flight level Noun The altimeter when flying at flight levels must be set at two niner niner two.
flight strips Noun Controller flight strips contain each aircraft’s pertinent flight information.
float Noun Aircraft operating on water have floats attached.
foreign object debris (FOD) Noun Tower controllers are always scanning the airport maneuvering areas for foreign object debris.
glider Noun A glider soaring above the mountains is a beautiful sight.
high wing Adjective High wing aircraft have excellent downward visibility.
hold Verb The pilot was instructed to hold in the published holding pattern until two one one five.
inspire Verb  The flight instructor hoped to inspire his students to study hard.
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Name The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a voluntary organization representing member airlines.
intersection Noun Air traffic controllers often request pilots to report crossing an intersection on a published airway when using non radar separation standards.
involve Verb It is a good idea to involve yourself in meetings, and not only listen quietly.
Jet five zero eight (J508) Noun Jet five zero eight is a published Canadian high level airway.
last Verb A smart air traffic controller knows how long he can last, and does not work too much overtime.
light aircraft Noun Light aircraft are normally used by recreational pilots.
low wing Adjective It is difficult to see the ground from a low wing aircraft.
mach Noun Oceanic and high level flights are normally assigned mach numbers by Air Traffic Control.
Mooney Name Mooney manufactures only light aircraft.
NAVAIDS Noun Pilots and controllers use NAVAIDS as shown on airway charts for approaches.
noise abatement Adjective Most airports have published noise abatement procedures used by pilots and controllers.
Piper Name Piper is known for manufacturing the famous Piper Super Cub.
procedural Adjective When radar is not available controllers use procedural separation standards.
release Verb Transport Canada released an update to the Aviation Regulations online page in January 2017.
remote Adjective Many airstrips are located in remote areas of the world.
scan Verb Pilots and controllers must scan a runway prior to an aircraft landing or departing.
separation Noun Separation is applied between two or more aircraft using radar or procedural separation flight rules.
simulator Noun Simulators have been developed for a variety of aircraft manufacturers and air traffic control systems.
skydiving Noun Many kinds of aircraft have been used for the purpose of skydiving.
speed control Noun Speed control is applied to aircraft by air traffic control to ensure separation.
Spruce Goose Name The Spruce Goose is a one-of-a-kind aircraft now on display in McMinnville, Oregon, USA.
standard Noun Air traffic controllers apply separation standards between aircraft whether they are arriving or departing.
taste(6) Verb Air Canada’s taste in flight crew uniforms is very different from Air Emirates’ taste in uniforms.
terminal Noun, Adjective The terminal control unit is often referred to as Approach Control.
twelve-hour clock Noun Pilots are normally issued traffic based on the twelve-hour clock.
Twin Otter Name The Twin Otter is a very versatile aircraft that can be fitted with either floats, wheels, or skis.
vector Noun A vector can only be assigned when an aircraft is under radar control.
vertical Adjective Vertical separation is expressed in feet or meters.
V-tail Noun The V-tail is the distinctive feature of the Beech Bonanza.
weather Noun Controllers receive hourly and special weather updates throughout their shifts.
wind shear Noun Tower and terminal controllers issue wind shear warning to pilots.

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