Units of Measurement Flashcards by Jake Wheeler | Brainscape

Q

What units should be used for aviation?

A

SI Units

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What are the units for vertical distance?

A

On the surface - Feet (ft)

In the air - Feet (ft) or Metres (m)

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What are the units for horizontal measurements?

A

On the surface - Metres (m)

In the air - Nautical Miles (Nm)

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What are the units for speed?

A

On the ground - KPH or MPH

In the air - Kts or Nautical Miles per hour or Mach Number (M No)

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What are the units for Vertical Speed?

A

Feet per Minute (fpm)

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What are the units for mass of an aircraft?

A

Mass - Metric tonnes (t) or Kilogrammes (kgs)

For Wake Turbulence (KG)

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What are the units for mass of fuel?

A

Kilogrammes (kgs)
Pounds (lbs)
Litres (lts)

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What are the units for temperature?

A

Degrees Celsius (C)

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What are the units for Air Pressure?

A

Hectopascals (hPa)
Inches of Mercury (in.Hg)

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