If you fly into busy airports you probably keep an eye out for large airplanes. Whether a large aircraft is taking off or landing, it creates a hazardous stream of air that we call “Wake turbulence.” But why do we call it “Wake turbulence”? A wake is the result of any body or object …
Many busy airports all over the world airports we see many types of vehicles for various types of purposes. These vehicles help service and prepare airplanes for their flights, usually before the engines are even started. Here are a few of the most common vehicles that are found operating on the ramp and close to the …
In this brief video I talk about the different markings found on a runway. I also discuss the various parts of the runway itself. Runway Vocabulary Threshold Centerline Aiming point Touchdown zone Displaced threshold Blast pad Jet wash Wind sock Transcript Hey guys, this is Collin with Easy Aviation English and I’ve got a quick lesson …
When flying in foreign airspace, it’s important to be able to understand air traffic control’s (ATC) instructions as well as being able to communicate back. Let’s start with the two basic directions: Let’s say you encounter a line of thunderstorms along your route. You may have to notify ATC …
One of the most common ways we communicate in aviation is with the use of numbers. We use numbers to describe headings, altitudes, runways and for measuring the weather. How well can you count and understand numbers in english? Practice Try to pronounce these numbers below and then verify with the audio …
If you are already a pilot then you are probably very familiar with the phonetic alphabet. The phonetic alphabet is similar to the english alphabet except each letter is represented by a word instead. Since letters have similar sounds such as “C” and “D”, we use the words “Charlie” and “Delta” to prevent any miscommunication. It is …