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Dictionary of
Aviation
second edition
David Crocker
A & C Black London
Originally published by Peter Collin Publishing
as Dictionary of Aeronautical English
First edition published 1999
Second edition published 2005 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Reprinted 2007 by
&C Black Publishers Ltd
38 Soho Square, London W1D 3HB
Copyright © David Crocker and Peter Collin Publishing Ltd. 1999
Revisions and additional material © A&C Black Publishers Ltd 2007
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced in any form or by any means without the
prior written permission of the publishers.
A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library
eISBN-13: 978-1-4081-0226-8
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Preface
English is the universal language of communication used in civil aviation. This
dictionary provides the basic vocabulary of terms used by pilots, cabin staff,
maintenance crews, ground staff and travellers worldwide. The terms are those used
in everyday work on aircraft, and cover parts of the aircraft, manipulating the
aircraft on the ground and in the air, instructions to passengers, conversations with
air traffic control, weather, emergencies, etc.
Unlike conventional aeronautical dictionaries, the Dictionary of Aviation defines
vocabulary often found in conjunction with the purely technical terms as well as the
technical terms themselves. Simple explanations are presented in simple language,
making the dictionary ideal for those working towards a private or commercial
pilot’s licence, as well as trainee maintenance engineers and more experienced
professionals. We also give examples to show how the words are used in context.
We have selected quotations from various specialised magazines to show the words
and phrases as they are used in real-life situations. The supplements at the back give
further information in the form of tables.
We are particularly grateful to the staff at Qatar Aeronautical College for their help
in the production of the first edition of this dictionary. Thanks are also due to
Stephen Copeland and Gavin Rowden for specialist advice and helpful suggestions
during the preparation of this new edition.
The information contained in this dictionary is not to be regarded as a substitute for
formal training in a given discipline.
Pronunciation Guide
The following symbols have been used to show the pronunciation of the main
words in the dictionary.
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