Terminology 101 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Affirmative
Yes
Contact
establish communication with
Egress
command to make an emergency exit from the aircraft; will be repeated three times in a row
No joy
aircrew does not have positive visual contact with the target
Tally
sighting of a target, non friendly aircraft, enemy position, landmark, traffic, or obstruction positively seen or identified
Traffic
refers to friendly aircraft that present a potential hazard to the current route of flight
Transfer of controls
positive three way transfer of the flight controls between the crewmembers (for example, “I have the controls,” “you have the controls,” “I have thr controls”)
Wilco
I have recieved your message, I understand, and I will comply
in sight
correct
Pilot in Command
PC
overall responsibility for the A/C and crew
Pilot
PI
performs aviation duties as directed by the PC
Crew Chief
CE
aircraft mechanic assigned to the aircraft
Observer
OR
Non-rated crewmember performing observation duties (maintenance personnel)
Flight Medic
MO
Flight surgeon or medical personnel
Instructor Pilot
IP
pilot who is qualified to teach pilots in all modes of flight
Standardization pilot
SP
senior IP responsible to the Unit Commander for all standardization issues (at CO, BN, BDE command levels)
Instrument Examiner
IE
pilot who is qualified to instruct and evaluate pilots during instrument flight
Maintenance test pilot
MP
pilot who is qualified to fly aircraft for maintenance purposes
Standards Instructor
SI
Flight Instructor
FI
enlisted personnel responsible for the training of fellow ENLISTED crewmembers
Traffic report
object, clock, position, altitude, distance, factor
