时间:2011-09-15 17:20来源:蓝天飞行翻译 作者:航空 点击:次
AIZ Aerodrome Information Zone. See "ATZ" below. ALERFA alert phase of search-and-rescue procedure. alt altitude. Height above sea level. alternate aerodrome specified on a flight plan to which an aircraft chooses to divert if a landing at its intended destination is not possible (for reasons of poor weather, for example). altimeter setting barometric pressure reading in millibars, hectopascals or (in USA) inches of mercury (Hg) used to set a pressure altimeter's sub-scale to QFE or QNH . AM Amplitude modulation AME authorized medical examiner. A doctor approved by the CAA (or foreign licensing authority) to conduct examinations for the issue or renewal of aircrew medical certificates. amsl above mean sea level (sometimes asl in USA). anhedral sloping down from root to tip. Opposite: dihedral. ANO Air Navigation Order. Statutory legal instrument defining the laws of air navigation, pilot licensing etc, in the UK. Other aviation legislation includes the Rules of the Air and Air Traffic regulations and the Air Navigation (General) Regulations AoA angle of attack. Also alpha, thus 'high alpha', high angle of attack. AOA Airport Operators' Association. AOC Air Operator's Certificate, issued by the CAA and required by aircraft operators flying scheduled or charter public transport flights, including cargo, air-taxi and pleasure-flying work. Also Air Officer Commanding in RAF parlance. AoE airport of entry (usually in USA). AOG aircraft on ground, a term used to denote urgency when requesting spares or service from suppliers or manufacturers, meaning that the aircraft cannot fly again until the parts have been supplied. AOPA Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. A/P airport or autopilot. A & P Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (USA). APA Aerodromes Protection Agency, the federation of associations for the advancement of British general aviation facilities. |