The pilot revealed the meaning of 23 code words that passengers do not understand

For most of us, flying is still a huge mystery, especially some codes and codes that the crew uses to signify something and not scare passengers.

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To shed light on the world of commercial air travel, edition Business Insider turned to Patrick Smith. He is not only an aviation blogger, but also a long time pilot of commercial aviation on Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 aircraft.

According to Smith, some of the terms are very technological, while others are quite funny and even a little absurd.

Doors to arrival and crosscheck

The announcement made by the lead flight attendant as the aircraft approaches the gate is to ensure that the emergency exit guides attached to each door are disarmed - otherwise they will operate automatically when the door is opened.

All call

According to Smith, an all-call is usually part of the arming / disarming procedure of a door. This is a kind of conference call of the flight attendant on the intercom from his station.

Holding pattern

“The flight path is subject to weather or delays,” Smith writes. “Flight patterns are published on aviation charts, but they can be changed if necessary.”

At this time

Used in the sentence: “We are currently asking you to remove all electronic devices” (At this time, we ask that you please put away all electronic devices)

Smith calls this phrase "euphemism for air travel."

Flight level

Used in a typical sentence: “We have reached a flight level of three-three-zero. The seat belt sign will now be deactivated. ”

"There is a technical definition of flight level, but I'm not going to bore you with it," Smith wrote.

According to an airline flight pilot, flight level is just a fancy way of saying how many thousands of feet above sea level a plane is.

“Just add a couple of zeros. Level three-three-zero - 33 feet (000 km),” he explained.

Last minute paperwork

Used in a typical sentence: “We have just completed the preparation of some documents and should begin the flight right now”

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Definition: For many of us, this announcement precedes the delay. According to Smith, this “documentation”, as a rule, is a revision of the flight plan, something related to data on the weight and balance of the aircraft, or just waiting for the maintenance staff to put the flight log in order.

Ground stop

“The point at which departures to one or more destinations are restricted by air traffic control, usually due to departure delays,” Smith writes.

Air pocket

The colloquial term for turbulence.

equipment

Used in the example sentence: “Departure to the destination is delayed for three hours in connection with the replacement of equipment.”

Flightdeck

Definition: cockpit.

First Officer (Co-Pilot)

The first officer or co-pilot is the second commander of the aircraft and sits on the right side of the cockpit with three stripes on uniform.

“He or she is fully qualified to fly the aircraft during all phases of flight, including takeoffs and landings, and does so alternately with the captain,” Smith writes.

Final approach

Used in a sample sentence: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are now on our last call to Miami."

“For pilots, the aircraft is on final approach when it has reached the final, straight-line portion of the landing pattern, that is, aligned with the extended centerline of the runway, requiring no additional turns or maneuvers,” Smith writes. “The flight attendants talk about the final approach in more general terms regarding the last part of the descent.”

Deadhead

According to Smith, this is a pilot or flight attendant who flies on board a flight, but is not part of the crew. “This is someone who needs to be moved as part of a duty assignment,” he explained.

Direct flight

Whether the flight is “direct” has nothing to do with how many stops it makes on its way to its destination. Instead, a direct flight is defined as a route where the flight number does not change.

“This is from the days when intermediate stops, sometimes several, were usually made between major cities,” Smith writes.

Nonstop flight

Flying non-stop along the route.

Wheat-up time

Wheels-up time "means the time of ascent from the point where the plane is still touching the ground, and until the moment when it fully rises into the air."

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The aircraft should be in the field of view of the flight and ground crew “on the runway or near it as accurately as possible”.

The ramp

The ramp is the area closest to the terminal where aircraft and vehicles are parked, such as aircraft parking areas.

Alley

This is a passage between terminals or ramps.

apron

Apron is basically any space that is not a taxiway or runway. This includes areas where aircraft are parked or serviced.

Final and immediate boarding call

“A colorful way to tell slow passengers to hurry up,” Smith writes. “This allows for quick landing.”

Area of ​​weather

Used in the following sentence: "Due to the weather over New Jersey, we will turn south towards Philadelphia."

According to Smith, this usually means a thunderstorm or heavy rainfall.

The floor area

Used in the following sentence: "Please use the floor area around your chair for personal items."

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