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CAPTAIN ANNOUNCES:
BRACE, BRACE |
F/A RESPONSE:
BRACE! BRACE! HEADS DOWN! STAY DOWN! |
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CAPTAIN ANNOUNCES:
EVACUATE! EVACUATE! |
F/A SHOUTS: RELEASE SEAT BELTS! GET OUT!
(WHEN OPENING THE AIRCRAFT EXIT DOOR TO EVACUATE.. REPEATEDLY SHOUT TO PAX : STAND BACK! STAND BACK! |
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EXIT ASSESSED - DOOR OPEN AND ABP'S GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS - AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN EVACUATED
F/A SHOUTS...... |
"LEAVE EVERYTHING!
COME THIS WAY! RUN! JUMP! MOVE! |
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EXIT IS UNUSEABLE - DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED..OR BLOCKED BY FIRE,WATER,DEBRIS OR DOOR JAM
F/A INSTRUCTS PAX TO GO TO ANOTHER DOOR BY SHOUTING .... |
EXIT BLOCKED!
FIRE! (REASON FOR BLOCKED EXIT) GO TO THAT EXIT! (REDIRECT AWAY FROM BLOCKED EXIT). |
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REPUBLIC AIRLINES CODE
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YX
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CHAUTAUQUA AIRLINES
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RP
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SHUTTLE AIRLINES
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S5
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AMERIAN AIRLINES
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AA
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DELTA
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DL
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UNITED
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UA
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US AIRWAYS
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US
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ICAO CODES
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THESE ARE UNIQUE TO ONE SPECIFIC AIRLINES
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A-FA
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(A) FLIGHT ATTENDANT POSITION - ASSIGNED TO THE FORWARD SECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT
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ABP
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ABLE BODIED PERSON - PAX THAT WILL ASSIST THE F/A IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
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AED
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AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
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ATC
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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
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AFT
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THE REAR PORTION OF THE AIRCRAFT
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AIR CARGO
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AIR CARGO - ANY MAIL,FREIGHT OR EXPRESS BY AIR
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AIRCRAFT LEFT
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LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT - FACING THE COCKPIT
(CAPTAIN'S SEAT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE) |
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AIRCRAFT RIGHT
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RIGHT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT - FACING COCKPIT
(1ST OFFICER'S SEAT IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE) |
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B-FA
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(B) FLIGHT ATTENDANT POSITION- ASSIGNED TO THE AFT SECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT
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BALLAST
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BALLAST IS WHAT BALANCES THE AIRCRAFT. (BAGS OF SAND OR GRAVEL)
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BUDDIES
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PAX WHO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT MAY ASSIGN TO ASSIST OTHER GUEST IN AN EMERGENCY AS WELL ASSIST AN UNACCOMPANIED MINOR EXIT THE AIRCRAFT UPON ARRIVAL.
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BULKHEAD
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UPRIGHT PARTITION SEPARATING COMPARTMENTS
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CABIN
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AREA INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT WHERE THE GUEST SIT
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CPT (CAPTAIN)
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PILOT - IN CHARGE OF THE AIRCRAFT - (RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 1ST OFFICER & FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
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CARRIER
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TERM USED INTERCHANGEABLY WITH AIRLINES
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CARRY-ON
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ITEM BROUGHT ON BOARD THE AIRCRAT - CONTROLLED IN SIZE & SCANNED FOR SECURITY REASONS
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CHARTER FLIGHT
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A PLANE "RENTED" BY A GROUP
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CHIEF PILOT
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PILOT IN CHARGE OF ALL PILOTS AND PILOT RELATED FUNCTIONS
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CITY PAIRS
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CONSIST OF TWO CITIES - DEPT AND DESTINATION
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CLIMB
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AIRCRAFT "CLIMB" RIGHT AFTER TAKE-OFF TO APPROPRIATE LEVEL CRUISING ALTITUDE
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COCKPIT/FLIGHT DECK
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AREA IN THE FORWARD PART OF THE AIRCRAFT WHERE THE CAPTAIN AND 1ST OFFICER SIT & CONTROL AIRCRAFT
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COCKPIT JUMPSEAT
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SEAT IN THE COCKPIT - ALLOWS OBSERVER TO SIT. (TO CHECK PILOT, PILOT OR FAA)
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COMAT
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COMPANY MATERIAL - INTEROFFICE CORRESPONDENCE. ETC..
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CONNECTING FLIGHT
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FLIGHT ROUTING WHICH HAS STOP BETWEEN ORIGINATING CITY AND DESTINATION CITY (WITH AIRCRAFT CHANGE)
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CREW MEMBER
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PERSON ASSIGNED TO AN AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT TIME. (PILOT OR FLIGHT ATTENDANT)
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CROSSWIND
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WIND BLOWING AT AN ANGLE TO THE LINE IN FLIGHT OR ANY GIVEN DIRECTION.
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DEADHEADING
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TRAVELED COMPLETED ON COMPANY AIRCRAFT. CREWMEMBERS TRAVELING TO OR FROM AN ASSIGNMENT WHO ARE NOT PART OF THE WORKING CREW (IN A PAX SEAT)
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DIRECT FLIGHT
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FLIGHT INVOLVES ONE OR MORE SCHEDULE STOPS ENROUTE BETWEEN ORIGIN AND DESTINATION W/O A CHANGE IN FLIGHT NUMBER. (ALSO KNOWN AS A THRU FLIGHT)
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DITCHING
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WATER LANDING - EMERGENCY SITUATION
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DOGHOUSE
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STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR EMEGENCY EQUIPMENT (E170)
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DOMICILE
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CITY WHERE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ARE BASED AND REPORT TO WORK. ALSO CALLED BASE OR CREW BASE.
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DOT
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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EEMK
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ENHANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL KIT ( USED DURING IN -FLIGHT MEDICAL EMERGENCY)
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ELS
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EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH (CONTROLS INTERNAL/EXTERNAL LIGHTS WHICH DIRECT GUEST TO CLOSEST EMERGENCY EXIT WHEN EVACUATING AIRCRAFT)
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EMERGENCY
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ANY CONDITION WHICH HAS THE POTINENTAL TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT OR INJURY TO GUESTS AND CREW. 2) TYPES OF EMERGENCIES .. PLANNED AND UNPLANNED EMERGENCY.
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EMERGENCY EXIT ROW
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ROWS CONTAINING DIRECT ACCESS TO THE EMERGENCY EXITS. GUESTS MUST MEET CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SEATED IN THESE SEATS.
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ETA
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ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL
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ETD
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ESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTURE
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EVACUATION
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PROCESS TO EVACUATE THE AIRCRAFT UNDER EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES
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EVACUATION SLIDES
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A SLIDE THAT PROVIDES GUESTS AND CREW A MEANS TO SAFELY DESCEND FROM THE AIRCRAFT TO THE GROUND DURING EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS.
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FA (FLIGHT ATTENDANT)
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PERSONNEL WHO ARE TRAINED IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ON CERTAIN TYPES OF AIRCRAFT. ASSURES THE GUESTS COMFORT AND SAFETY DURING A FLIGHT.
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FAA
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
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FAK
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FIRST AID KIT - USED DURING AND INFLIGHT MEDICAL EMERGENCY
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FAM
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FEDERAL AIR MARSHALL
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FAM ( FLIGHT ATTENDANT MANUAL))
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THE MANUAL ASSIGNED TO EACH FLIGHT ATTENDANT. KEPT ON THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT AT ALL TIMES
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FAR
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FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION - RULES WHICH THE FAA HAS SET UP TO GOVERN THE US AIRLINE INDUSTRY
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FASTEN SEAT BELT SIGN
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FASTEN SEAT BELT SIGN GUEST
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FERRY/REPOSITIONING FLIGHT
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FLIGHT W/O GUEST ON BOARD. PLANE MOVED FROM ONE POINT TO ANOTHER.
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FD
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FLIGHT DECK (COCKPIT)
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FIRST OFFICER
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SECOND IN COMMAND OF THE AIRCRAFT (REPORTS TO CAPTAIN)
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FLASHLIGHT
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EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT
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FLIGHT
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SCHEDULED TRIP BY PLANE TO DESIGNATED AIRPORTS
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FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMP SEAT
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SEAT THAT A CERTIFIED FLIGHT ATTENDANT USES. ASSIGNED TO DUTY ON AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT.
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FLIGHT CREW MEMBER
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PILOT, CAPTAIN,FIRST OFFICER,ETC. ASSIGNED TO DUTY ON AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT TIME
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FO
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FIRST OFFICER
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FORWARD
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FRONT PORTION OF AIRCRAFT
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GALLEY
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AREA FOR STORAGE OF SERVICE ITEMS
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GALLEY CART
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CART FOR STORING BEVERAGES OR FOOD ITEMS
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HALON (H)
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HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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HEADWIND
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WIND BLOWING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THE LINE OF FLIGHT OF AN AIRCRAFT. HEADWINDS CAN SLOW AN AIRCRAFT DOWN. DEPENDS ON COURSE & VELOCITY
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HOLDING
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FLIGHT THAT IS EITHER MAINTAINING A CERTAIN ALTITUDE,SPEED OR PATTERN OR EXPERIENCING DELAY ON THE GROUND WHILE WAITING FOR TAKE-OFF CLEARANCE.
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ILV
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INFANT LIFE VEST
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INF
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INFANT
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INFLIGHT SERVICE
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ITEMS AVAILABLE ON A COMPLIMENTARY BASIS OR FOR A NOMINAL FEE. INCLUDES MAGAZINES,MOVIES,MEALS OR BEVERAGES
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INTERMEDIATE STOP
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AND SCHEDULE STOP BETWEEN THE ORIGIN AND DESTINATION POINTS OF A FLIGHT. THIS COULD ALLOW GUESTS TO DEPLANE, ADDITIONAL GUESTS TO BOARD OR FOR TECHNICAL REASONS
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JS
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JUMPSEAT-USED BY CREW MEMBERS
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LANDING
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PROCEDURE IN WHICH AN AIRCRAFT TOUCHES DOWN ON THE RUNWAY.
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LAP CHILD
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A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 2 THAT IS UNTICKETED- SITS ON ADULTS LAP FOR THE ENTIRE FLIGHT
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LEO
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
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LIMITS
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MINIMUM LIMITS : IE CEILING (LOWEST LAYER OF CLOUD COVER) AND VISIBILITY, HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAA FOR ALL AIRPORTS.
AIRCRAFTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE OFF OR LAND IF THE WEATHER IS BELOW THESE LIMITS |
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LOAD MANIFEST
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PAPER THAT PROVIDES A MEANS OF DETERMINING & RECORDING AIRCRAFT WEIGHT, BALANCE & LAODING CONFIGS.
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LV
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LIFE VEST
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MAINLINE
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MAJOR CARRIERS
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MEGAPHONE
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USED IN POST EVAUATION OR IN THE EVENT THE PA SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE
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MRT
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MANUAL RELEASE TOOL - TO RELEASE OXYGEN DISPENSING UNITS THAT DO NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY
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NON-REV
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NON REVENUE GUEST - GUEST WHO DO NOT PAY FULL FARE OR ANY FARE AT ALL. (AIRLINE EMPLOYEE,RELATIVE OF AIRLINE EMPLOYEE)
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NONSTOP
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CUSTOMER WHO TRAVELS ON ONE AIRPLANE FROM ORIGIN TO THE DESTINATION WITHOUT ANY SCHEDULED ENROUTE STOPS- (CONFUSED WITH DIRECT FLIGHTS)
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NTSB
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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
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ON-BOARD WHEELCHAIR
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ASSIST DISABLED GUESTS TO THE LAVATORY DURING FLIGHT
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OE
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OPERATING EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED AFTER COMPLETING GROUND SCHOOL. NEW FLIGHT ATTENDANT IS SUPERVISED BY INFLIGHT SUPPORT SPECIALIST IN PERFORMANCE OF REQUIRED DUTIES
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ONE WAY
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ITINERARY TRIP IN WHICH GUESTS TRAVELS FROM ORIGIN TO DESTINATION BUT DOES NOT RETURN.
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OVERBOOK
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A CONDITION WHICH EXITS WHEN MORE SEATS ARE RESERVED ON A FLIGHT THAN THE ACTUAL CAPACITY OF THE AIRCRAFT.
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PBE
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PROTECTIVE BREATHING EQUIPMENT - SELF CONTAINED BREATHING DEVICE USED TO FIGHT FIRES.
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PIC
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PILOT-IN-COMMAND
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POB
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PORTABLE OXYGEN BOTTLE - PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN TO GUESTS IN AN EMERGENCY
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PASSENGER BRIEFING
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ANNOUCEMENT GIVEN TO GUESTS CONCERNING SAFETY OR CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION
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PLANNED LAND EVACUATION CHECKLIST
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SEQUENCE OF EVENTS AND STEPS TAKEN TO PREPARE THE CABIN IN THE EVENT OF A PLANNED EMERGENCY
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PREFLIGHT
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PROCESS IN WHICH EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE ITEMS ARE CHECKED FOR OPERATIONAL DISCREPANCIES WHEN ACCEPTING A NEW AIRCRAFT FOR THE DAY, AFTER AN AIRCRAFT SWAP OR WHEN AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN LEFT UNATTENDED.
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PSU
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PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT
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RAMP
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THE AREA AT WHICH AN AIRCRAFT IS LOADED AND UNLOADED.
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RAINBOW LIGHTS
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CABIN CALL LIGHTS LOCATED BY EACH FLIGHT ATTENDANT STATION
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RON BAG
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REMAIN OVERNIGHT BAG - FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY A RON BAG ON ALL FLIGHTS
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ROUND TRIP
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OPPOSITE OF ONE-WAY (GUEST RETURNS TO CITY OF ORIGIN)
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RUNWAY
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PAVED STRIP USED BY AIRPLANES FOR TAKING OFF AND LANDING.
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SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION
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ACTUAL SEAT A PERSON SITS ON DURING A FLIGHT THAT CAN BE REMOVED AND USED AS A FLOATATION DEVICE IN THE EVENT OF A DITCHING
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SEAT CONFIGURATION
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ARRANGEMENT OF SEATS ON AN AIRCRAFT
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SPACE AVAILABLE
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NOT A CONFIRMED SEAT - AIRLINE EMPLOYEE OR A PERSON TRAVELING ON AN AIRLINE EMPLOYEES PASS TRAVELS ON A FLIGHT.
SEAT ON THE AIRCRAFT WILL BE GIVEN TO THEM IF THERE IS ROOM AFTER ALL THE REVENUE PAX HAVE BOARDED. |
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SPACE POSITIVE
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RESERVED SEAT ON BOARD A FLIGHT FOR AN EMPLOYEE TO TRAVEL ON TO GET TO WORK. SEATS ARE "PAID" FOR BY THE AIRLINE AND A REVENUE PAX CAN NOT TAKE IT AWAY FROM THE EMPLOYEE. THIS CANNOT BE USED FOR PERSONAL REASONS.
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SPECIAL ASSIST PASSENGERS
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GUESTS WHO MAY BE MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED AND IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE
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STACKING
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THIS IS WHEN TWO OR MORE AIRCRAFTS ARE HOLDING AT DIFFERENT LEVELS. THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN AIR TRAFFIC IS SO HEAVY THAT MANY OTHER AIRCRAFTS MUST WAIT THEIR TURNS BEFORE LANDING
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STERILE COCKPIT PROCEDURE
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CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT WHEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE FLIGHT DECK IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OR UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE. THE CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT INCLUDES ALL OPERATIONS BELOW 10,000 FEET (EXCEPT LEVEL CRUISE) TAXI, TAKE-OFF AND LANDING.
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TAILWIND
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WIND BLOWING FROM BEHIND THE AIRCRAFT INCREASING SPEED. OFTEN TIMES WHEN A FLIGHT HAS DEPARTED LATE IT CAN PICK UP A TAILWIND, GAINING LOST TIME.
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TAKE-OFF
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PROCEDURE IN WHICH THE AIRCRAFT LEAVES THE RUNWAY TO BECOME AIRBORNE
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TAXI
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MOVEMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT UNDER ITS OWN POWER ON THE SURFACE OF AN AIRPORT
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TAXI-WAY
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CONNECTS RUNWAYS TO RAMPS OR IN MANY CASES TO OTHER RUNWAYS
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TURBULENCE
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ROUGH AIR CAUSED BY CURRENTS OF WARM AIR RISING AND COLD AIR DESCENDING
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UMNR OR UM
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UNACCOMPANIED MINOR - CHILD TRAVELING ALONE
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UNPLANNED EVACUATION
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SITUATION WHERE THERE IS LITTLE OR NO TIME TO PREPARE THE CABIN OR GUESTS PRIOR TO AN EVACUATION.
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VISIBLITY
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MEASURES HORIZONTIAL DISTANCE AT WHICH GROUD OBJECTS CAN BE SEEN AND MEASURED. DEPENDING ON THE VISIBILITY, IT IS THE MAIN INGREDIENT IN DETERMING WEATHER MINIMUMS.
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WEIGHT & BALANCE
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FLIGHT ATTENDANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GIVING THE COCKPIT AN ACCURATE PASSENGER COUNT ON BOARD AND WHERE THEY ARE SITTING. THIS ENABLES THE COCKPIT TO COMPUTE THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT.
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WCHR
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WHEELCHAIR
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WCHS
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WHEELCHAIR AND PAX CANNOT CLIMB STEPS.
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WCOB
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WHEELCHAIR ONBOARD - PAX REQUIRES USE OF ONBOARD WHEELCHAIR
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WCHC
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CARRY-ON PAX - COMPLETELY IMMOBILE
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WCMP
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PAX HAS OWN MANUAL POWERED WHEELCHAIR
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WCBD OR WCBW
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PAX HAS OWN ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR
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ATL
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ATLANTA, GA
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ACY
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
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CLT
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CHARLOTTE,NC
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ORD
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CHICAGO, IL (OHARE)
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MDW
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CHICAGO, IL (MIDWAY)
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CLE
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CLEVELAND,OH
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CMH
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COLUMBUS, OH
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DEN
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DENVER, CO
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GSO
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GREENSBORO, NC
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IND
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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MCI
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KANSAS CITY, MO
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IFP
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LAUGHLIN,NV
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SDF
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LOUISVILLE, KY
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JFK
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NEW YORK CITY, NY (KENNEDY)
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LGA
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NEW YORK CITY, NY (LAGUARDIA)
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EWR
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NEWARK, NJ
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PHL
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PHILADELPHIA, PA
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PIT
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PITTSBURGH, PA
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UTM
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TUNICA, MS
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IAD
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WASHINGTON, DC (DULLES)
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DCA
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WASHINGTON, DC (NATIONAL)
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AFTER AIRCRAFT EXIT DOOR HAS BEEN OPENED - F/A INSTRUCT (2) PAX TO HELP. WE CALL THESE PAX "ABLE BODIED PASSENGERS" OR ABP'S.
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FLIGHT ATTENDANT SHOUTS:
YOU! YOU! STAND AT THE BOTTOM ! HELP PEOPLE OFF! SEND THEM AWAY! |