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Caging the Gyro


Not too difficult with domestic species.
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Aerodrome


British word for airport. Exactly what you'd expect from a country that gives its airplanes names like Gypsy Moth, Slingsby Dart, and Fairey Battle Bomber.
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Airfoils


1. Swords used for dueling in flight. Often used to settle disputes between crew members and passengers. 2. What pilots wrap their sandwiches in.
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Air mass


Impromptu religious service held on board an aircraft immediately following an announcement by the pilot that he is lost, having an engine problem, or running out of fuel.
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airspeed


1. The speed of an airplane through the air. 2. True airspeed plus 20% when talking with other pilots. Deduct 25% when listening to a Naval aviator. 3. Measured in furlongs-per-fortnight in student ai [..]
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ALTERNATE AIRPORT


1. The airport that no aircraft has sufficient fuel to proceed to if necessary. 2. The area directly beyond the active runway when the engine quits on take off.
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amu


A measurement of aviation expense. 1 AMU (Aviation Monetary Unit) is equal to $1000. Using AMU's assists in disguising the actual costs of flying.
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Arresting Gear


Police equipment used for keeping order at airport parties.
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bail out


Dipping the water out of the cabin after a heavy rainstorm.
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Carburetor Ice


Phrase used when reporting a forced landing caused by running out of fuel.
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