Aviation Terms and Definitions

Spatial Disorientation Spatial disorientation is an erroneous sense or mistaken perception of one's position and motion relative to the earth. Trace Ice becomes perceptible. Rate of accumulation is slightly greater than the rate of sublimation. Steady green Cleared to land Cleared for takeoff Wing Stall The wing will ordinarily stall at a lower angle of attack, and thus a higher airspeed, when contaminated with ice. Even small amounts of ice will have an effect, and if the ice is rough, it can be a large effect. TCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems Technology in the cockpit can help pilots to see and avoid other aircraft. All air carrier aircraft are equipped with Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems. Vestibular system Organs found in the inner ear that sense position by the way we're balanced. Night Landing Illusions Landing illusions occur in many forms. Above featureless terrain at night, there is a natural tendency to fly a lower-than-normal approach. Elements that cause any type of visual obscuration, such as rain, haze, or a dark runway environment also can cause low approaches. PAPIs Precision approach path indicators light units similar to the VASI but are installed in a single row of either two or four light units. Taxi to In the absence of holding instructions, a clearance to “taxi to” any point other than an assigned takeoff runway is a clearance to cross all runways that intersect the taxi route to that point. It does not include authorization to taxi onto or cross the assigned takeoff runway at any point. Hold short Do not enter or cross the taxiway or runway specified by the controller. If there is a painted hold line, do not cross it.

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	In a propossed bill Surrender Of Possession -- Statutory Lien rights are explained Surrender Of Possession -- Statutory Lien. (1) Any Person, Firm, Or Corporation Who Expends Labor, Skill, Or Materials Upon An Aircraft, Air-Craft Engines, Propellers, Appliances, Or Spare Parts, At The,Request Of Its, Owner, Reputed Owner, Or Authorized Agent Of The Owner, Or Lawful Possessor Of The Aircraft, Has A Lien Upon The Aircraft, Or Related Equipment, For The Contract Price Of The Expenditure, Or In The Absence Of A Contract Price, For The Reasonable Value Of The Expenditure.