Jet Charter Terminology
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Absolute Altitude
The actual measurable distance between an aircraft and the terrain over which it is flying. Learn more ...
Absolute Ceiling
The maximum height above sea level at which an aircraft can maintain level flight under standard atmospheric conditions. Learn more ...
Aerial Refueling
A method used to extend the range of aircraft in which fuel is transferred in flight. Learn more ...
Aeronautical Charts
A specialized map used in air navigation that contains information such as topographic features, hazards and obstructions, navigation aids, navigation routes airports and designated airspace. Learn more ...
AGL
AGL or Above Ground Level is the altitude expressed as feet above the ground or airport elevation. Learn more ...
Ailerons
A primary aircraft flight control surface hinged on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing. Ailerons operate by lateral movements of the control column, which causes banks, which allow aircraft to rotate about their longitudinal axis. Learn more ...
Air Ambulance
An aircraft used for emergency medical assistance in situations where traditional ambulances cannot easily or quickly reach the scene or when patients need to be repositioned at a distance and air transportation is the most practical means of transport. Learn more ...
Air Charter
The business of renting an aircraft as opposed to individual aircraft seats. Air charters are also known as air taxis, executive charters and jet charters and are an integral part of general aviation. Learn more ...
Air Charter Agent
An air charter agent represents the interests of a client when dealing with operators and other trip service providers. An air charter agent will act as a flight coordinator from the very beginning of the flight planning to the conclusion of the trip. Learn more ...
Air Charter Agent Fee
The fee an air charter agent charges for his/her services. Learn more ...
Air Charter Operator
An operator is solely responsible for payment to the charter provider, assessing end-user taxes and fees, and for ensuring the customer's safety and satisfaction. Learn more ...
Air Taxi
An air taxi is a passenger or cargo aircraft, which operates on an as needed basis for hiring passengers. Learn more ...
Air Traffic Control
A system designed to control aircraft from the ground while giving assistance to aircraft, to prevent collisions and to manage traffic flow. Ground-based controllers direct aircraft on the ground and in the air to ensure that aircraft are adequately separ Learn more ...
Air Traffic Controller
Ground-based personnel responsible for co-coordinating aircraft routes, directing, and guiding air traffic in the vicinity of an airport as well as enroute. Learn more ...
Aircraft
An aircraft is any vehicle which is capable of flying through the air (or through any other atmosphere). Learn more ...
Aircraft Management
A term that describes all aspects of aircraft preparation, crew management and aircraft maintenance. Management companies that provide services for aircraft owners are said to perform aircraft management. Learn more ...
Aircraft Positioning
The process of moving an aircraft from one position to another to maximize efficiency. Learn more ...
Airfoil
A surface designed to produce lift from the movement of air passing over and under it. Learn more ...
Airliner Charter
The business of renting an airliner as opposed to smaller aircraft or individual aircraft seats. Learn more ...
Airliner VIP
An individual and/or client who rents an airliner and is classified as a Very Important Person (VIP). Learn more ...
Airport
An area of land or water that is used, or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and includes its buildings and facilities, if any. Learn more ...
Airspeed
The speed of an aircraft relative to its surrounding air mass. Learn more ...
Airway Distance
The actual distance flown by an aircraft between two points, after deviations required by air traffic control and navigation along established routes. The difference between this airway distance and straight line distance can vary significantly Learn more ...
Airworthiness Directive (AD)
A notification sent to aircraft owner and/or operators concerning a known safety issue with a particular model of aircraft, engine, avionics or other system. In the United States, Ads are issued by the FAA and may be categorized as voluntary, mandatory or Learn more ...
Alternate Airport
An airport at which an aircraft may land if a landing at the intended airport becomes inadvisable. Learn more ...
Altimeter
Highly sensitive aircraft equipment that measures the atmospheric pressure to determine the height of the aircraft above mean sea level. Learn more ...
Altitude
The height of a level, point, or object measured in feet Above Ground Level (AGL) or from Mean Sea Level (MSL). Learn more ...
Amphibious floats
A component of a seaplane\'s landing gear that provides the aircraft with buoyancy to stay afloat. Learn more ...
Angle of attack
The angle between the chord line of the airfoil and the relative wind. The amount of lift generated by an airfoil is directly related to the angle of attack. Learn more ...
Approach (Departure) Control
Air traffic control service provided by an approach control facility for arriving and departing VFR/IFR aircraft and, on occasion, en route aircraft. At some airports not served by an approach control facility, the ARTCC provides limited approach control Learn more ...
Approach light system
An airport lighting facility which provides visual guidance to landing aircraft by radiating light beams in a directional pattern by which the pilot aligns the aircraft with the extended centerline of the runway on his/her final approach for landing. Cond Learn more ...
Approach Speed
The recommended speed contained in aircraft manuals used by pilots when making an approach to landing. This speed will vary for different segments of an approach as well as for aircraft weight and configuration. Learn more ...
Apron
A defined area on an airport or heliport intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking, or maintenance. With regard to seaplanes, a ramp is used for access to the apron from the water. Learn more ...
ARG/US
Aviation Research Group/U.S., Inc (ARG/US) is an industry leader in the specialized field of aviation information collection, analysis and distribution. ARG/US conducts unbiased, non-intrusive, and fact-based safety analysis for Part 135 charter operators Learn more ...
ARO
Responsible for approving IFR flights at designated high density traffic airports such as John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Ronald Reagan Washington National during specified hours. Learn more ...
ASOS
An automated weather sensor platform that collect weather data at airports and disseminate the weather information via radio and/or landline. Learn more ...
ATIS
The continuous broadcast of recorded noncontrol information in selected terminal areas. Its purpose is to improve controller effectiveness and to relieve frequency congestion by automating the repetitive transmission of essential but routine information. Learn more ...
Aviation
Refers to activities involving man-made flying devices, including the people, organizations, and regulatory bodies associated with them. Learn more ...
Avionics
Encompasses all the electronic and electro-mechanical systems and subsystems installed in an aircraft or attached to it, such as communications systems, autopilots, and navigation electronics. Learn more ...
Block Flying Time
The time between when an aircraft first moves from its parking place until it comes to rest on a designated parking position with all engines stopped. Learn more ...
Block Rates
A significantly lower ?contract rate given when a client schedules a significant amount of charter time in advance on a prearranged agreement with a charter provider. Learn more ...
Block speed
The average speed given over a specific distance such as "block-to block", or door-to-door with respect to the airport gate. Learn more ...
Broker margin
The difference between the flight charges assessed by the charter operator and the flight charges assessed by the charter broker. Learn more ...
Business Jet
Business jet is a term that describes a jet aircraft, usually of a small size, that?s designed for transporting groups of business people. While business jets are typically reserved for use by corporations and executives they may be adapted for other role Learn more ...
Business Jet Charter
The renting of a jet aircraft for business purposes as opposed to individual aircraft seats. Business Jet Charters are also known as air taxis, executive charters and jet charters and are an integral part of general aviation. Learn more ...
Carbon Credit
A certified carbon dioxide emission displacement credit that is equivalent to removing one tone of CO2 from the environment. Learn more ...
Carbon Emissions
The release of Carbon into the atmosphere. Learn more ...
Carbon Offset
The process of balancing or negating a carbon dioxide emissions with a product that saves or stores an equivalent amount of CO2. Learn more ...
Cardinal Altitude
Odd or Even foot altitudes or flight levels. Learn more ...
Catering
The business of contracting an individual or organization to provide food service at a remote site or location. Learn more ...
Ceiling
The heights above the earth's surface of the lowest layer of clouds or obscuring phenomena that is reported as ??broken, ??overcast,?? or ??obscuration,?? and not classified as ??thin?? or ??partial.?? Learn more ...
Certificate
A license issued to pilots allowing them to carry passengers for hire. In the United States, licenses are issued by the FAA. Learn more ...
Charter broker
A company or individual that provides individuals or organizations with charter solutions to their travel needs. The broker is responsible for payment to the charter provider, for assessing end-user taxes and fees, and for ensuring their customer's safety Learn more ...
Charter Card
A pre-paid air charter plan that allows a client to schedule a significant amount of charter time in advance for a block of charter hours at a pre-defined fee, or a set debit balance in dollars. Learn more ...
Charter Operator
A company or individual that holds aircraft charter certification and provides individuals or organizations with charter solutions to their travel needs. Learn more ...
Charters
The business of renting an aircraft as opposed to individual aircraft seats for personal, business, or cargo flights from one point to another. Learn more ...
Class A Airspace
Generally, that airspace from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 600, including the airspace overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska. Learn more ...
Class B Airspace
Generally, that airspace from the surface to 10,000 feet MSL surrounding the nation's busiest airports in terms of airport operations or passenger enplanements. An ATC clearance is required for all aircraft to operate in the area, and all aircraft that ar Learn more ...
Class C Airspace
Generally, that airspace from the surface to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower, are serviced by a radar approach control, and that have a certain number of IFR operati Learn more ...
Class D Airspace
Generally, that airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet above the airport elevation (charted in MSL) surrounding those airports that have an operational control tower. The configuration of each Class D airspace area is individually tailored and when instr Learn more ...
Class E Airspace
Generally, if the airspace is not Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D, and it is controlled airspace, it is Class E airspace. Class E airspace extends upward from either the surface or a designated altitude to the overlying or adjacent controlled airspa Learn more ...
Class F Airspace
An International airspace designation not used in the U.S. Learn more ...
Class G Airspace
Uncontrolled airspace, generally the airspace from the surface up to 700 or 1,200 feet AGL in most of the U.S., but up to as high as 14,500 feet in some remote Western and sparsely populated areas. Learn more ...
Class I Navigation
Operation of aircraft under VFR in visual meteorological conditions primarily based on ??see and avoid?? procedures for all obstacles along the flight route as well as other aircraft. Learn more ...
Class II Navigation
Any enroute flight operation that is not Class I. Often instrument-based navigation dependent on the use of a Long Range Navigation System. Learn more ...
Clearance
An authorization by air traffic control for the purpose of preventing collision between known aircraft, for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace. Learn more ...
Commuter operator
A regional, scheduled airline also known as commuter airlines as they provide service to smaller communities that do not generate sufficient passengers to support service with larger aircraft Learn more ...
Contrail Streaks
Streaks of condensed water vapor created in the air by aircraft flying at high altitudes, also known as vapor trails. Learn more ...
Controlled Airspace
An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR flights and to VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification. Learn more ...
Corporate Jet Services
A company or individual that provides a wide range of services to corporate flight departments. Learn more ...
Corporate Operator
A company flight department that has earned a part 135 certificate to carry passengers for compensation. Learn more ...
Crosswind
Concerning wind conditions, the word means a wind not parallel to the runway or the path of an aircraft. Learn more ...
Cruise Speed
This is the normal en route speed of an aircraft when at altitude and no longer climbing. Learn more ...
Cruising Altitude
An altitude or flight level maintained during en route level flight. Learn more ...
D-085
Page 85, section D, of an operator's federally mandated Operations Manual. This certified page lists all aircraft that the operator may legally offer for charter. Learn more ...
Deadhead
To fly the return leg of a trip without cargo or passengers. Learn more ...
Decision Height
A specified altitude or height (A/H) in the precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established. Learn more ...
Depreciation
The decline in the value of a capital asset. It is used to account for assets whose value decrease over time because of factors such as age, wear or market conditions. Learn more ...
Direct Air Carrier
A person or organization that provides or offers to provide air transportation and who has control over the operational functions performed in providing that transportation. Learn more ...
Drag
Any resisting force exerted on an aircraft in its line of flight that assists in deceleration of the aircraft Learn more ...
Duty Time
Any portion of the day when a crew member is on duty. The FAA regulates and imposes limits on the amount of time crew members are allowed on duty. Learn more ...
Eco-Jet Charter
A regular jet charter that aims to reduce carbon emissions through utilizing fuel-efficient aircraft and/or carbon offset programs that negate the effect of the flight on the environment. Learn more ...
EFIS
EFIS replace traditional CRT or analogue instruments for providing flight, navigation and aircraft systems information with LCD or equivalent display screens, forming a so-called "glass cockpit". These modern systems offer enhanced reliability, reduced we Learn more ...
EGPWS
A system designed to alert pilots if their aircraft is in immediate danger of flying into the ground or an obstacle. EGPWS utilizes aircraft inputs such as position, attitude, air speed and glide slope, with internal database of terrain information to pre Learn more ...
Elevator
A primary aircraft flight control surface hinged on the rear of the left and right horizontal stabilizer of the aircraft tail. Elevators operate by changing the aircraft pitch attitude nose-up or nose-down. It is controlled by pushing or pulling on the co Learn more ...
ELT
A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times per second. It is designed to function Learn more ...
Empty Leg
Instead of charging for full roundtrip travel of an aircraft, some charter companies offer empty legs that can often represent relative bargains. They are also known as one-ways and allow clients to travel between two airports during a certain time Learn more ...
FAA
The FAA, is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and is charged with (1) regulating air commerce to promote its safety and development; (2) achieving the efficient use of navigable airspace of the United States; (3) promoting, encouraging, Learn more ...
FAR
Rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) governing all aviation activities in the United States. The FARs are part of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Learn more ...
FBO
A vendor of services, maintenance, fuel, flight instruction, aircraft sales and numerous other airfield and aviation services. Located at airports, FBO\'s generally have private terminals for charter operations and offer a wide range of services. Learn more ...
Ferry Flight
A non-revenue flight for the purpose of returning an aircraft to base; (2) positioning an empty aircraft; (3) moving an aircraft to and from a maintenance base. Learn more ...
Flaps
An important aircraft flight control hinged on the inboard rear of wings and used to increase wing curvature (and thus, lift), primarily used to control angle of descent and to decrease landing touchdown speeds. Learn more ...
Fleet Manager
A commercial aviation entity developed to subcontract the maintenance and operation of corporate aircraft, which are often chartered out to the general public. Learn more ...
Flight Plan
Specified information relating to the intended flight of an aircraft that is filed orally or in writing with an FSS or an ATC facility. Learn more ...
Flight Service Station
Air traffic facilities which provide pilot briefing, en route communications and VFR search and rescue services, assist lost aircraft and aircraft in emergency situations, relay ATC clearances, originate Notices to Airmen, broadcast aviation weather and N Learn more ...
Flight Standards District Office
An FAA field office serving an assigned geographical area and staffed with Flight Standards personnel who serve the aviation industry and the general public on matters relating to the certification and operation of air carrier and general aviation aircraf Learn more ...
Flight Time
That portion of a trip actually spent in the air. This definition generally defines the moment of lift-off to moment of touch-down. Learn more ...
Floats
A component of a seaplane?\'s landing gear that allows the aircraft to land on water and stay afloat. Learn more ...
FMS
A computer system that uses a large data base to allow routes to be preprogrammed and fed into the system by means of a data loader. The system is constantly updated with respect to position accuracy by reference to conventional navigation aids. The sophi Learn more ...
Fractional Ownership
A percentage share of an aircraft, typically in increments of 1/16th, each of which represents 50 hours of flight time per year. Fractional owners are usually guaranteed access to an aircraft but do not necessarily own an aircraft. They are also often req Learn more ...
Fuel Surcharge
A fee added by aircraft operators to cover fuel price increases. Learn more ...
Fuselage
An aircraft\'s main body structure to which the empennage and wings are attached. The fuselage houses the flight crew, passengers, and cargo. Learn more ...
General Aviation
That portion of civil aviation which encompasses all facets of aviation except air carriers holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Civil Aeronautics Board and large aircraft commercial operators. Learn more ...
General Aviation District Office
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) field office serving a designated geographical area and staffed with Flight Standards personnel who have the responsibility for serving the aviation industry and the general public on all matters relating to the cer Learn more ...
GPS
Global Positioning System - A space-??base radio positioning, navigation, and time-??transfer system. The system provides highly accurate position and velocity information, and precise time, on a continuous global basis, to an unlimited number of properly Learn more ...
GPWS
The Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS), also known as the Ground-Collision Warning System, is a system designed to alert pilots if their aircraft is in immediate danger of flying into the ground. Learn more ...
Great Circle Distance
The shortest distance between any two points on a globe. Learn more ...
Ground Speed
The speed of an aircraft relative to the surface of the earth. Learn more ...
Ground Transportation
Any transportation of passengers and cargo by private car, van, minibus, limousine or motor coach. The vehicle chosen for ground transportation will depend on the number of passengers and/or the amount and size of luggage. Learn more ...
Hangar
A Hangar is an enclosed structure for housing aircraft. Learn more ...
Heavy Jet
Aircraft capable of takeoff weights of more than 255,000 pounds whether or not they are operating at this weight during a particular phase of flight. Learn more ...
Helicopter
Rotorcraft that, for its horizontal motion, depends principally on its engine-??driven rotors. Learn more ...
Helipad
A small, designated area, usually with a prepared surface, on a heliport, airport, landing/takeoff area, apron/ramp, or movement area used for takeoff, landing, or parking of helicopters. Learn more ...
Heliport
An area of land, water, or structure used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters and includes its buildings and facilities if any. Learn more ...
Horse Power
One horsepower (HP) is the amount of energy required to lift 550 pounds one foot in one second, disregarding any friction. Learn more ...
IATA Code
Refers to IATA airline designator codes, IATA airport codes and/or IATA aircraft type designators. Learn more ...
ICAO
A specialized agency of the United Nations whose objective is to develop the principles and techniques of international air navigation and to foster planning and development of international civil air transport. Learn more ...
ICAO Code
Refers to ICAO airline designator codes, ICAO airport codes, ICAO aircraft type designators and/or 24 bit ICAO addresses that uniquely identify aircraft worldwide. Learn more ...
IFR
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are rules governing the procedures for conducting instrument flight. Also a term used by pilots and controllers to indicate type of flight plan. Learn more ...
IFR Flight Plan
In the United States even when on a filed IFR flight plan, the pilot is permitted to enter clouds or low visibility conditions for instrument rather than visual flight. The pilot is still responsible to maintain a watch for, and avoid other air traffic an Learn more ...
ILS
Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a precision instrument approach system which normally consists of the following electronic components and visual aids, a localizer, glideslope, outer marker, middle marker, approach lights. Learn more ...
Independent Operator
Defines any charter operator that is not classified as an FBO or commuter airline, but may not be involved in contract management of aircraft. Learn more ...
Indicated Airspeed
The speed shown on the aircraft airspeed indicator. This is the speed used in pilot/controller communications under the general term airspeed. Learn more ...
Indirect Air Carrier
Any person or entity within the United States not in possession of an FAA air carrier operating certificate that undertakes to engage indirectly in air transportation of property, and uses for all or any part of such transportation the services of a passe Learn more ...
Instrument Meteorological Conditions
Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling less than the minima specified for visual meteorological conditions. Learn more ...
International Airport
Airports designated under the Convention on International Civil Aviation as an airport for use by international commercial air transport and/or international aviation. Learn more ...
Jet Charter
The renting of a jet aircraft as opposed to prop aircraft and/or individual aircraft seats. Jet Charters are also known as air taxis, executive charters and are an integral part of general aviation. Learn more ...
Jet Charter Broker
A company or individual that holds aircraft charter certification and specializes in providing individuals or organizations with jet aircraft and jet charter solutions to their travel needs. Learn more ...
Jet Rental
Similar to renting a car or any other vehicle, jet rental refers to the renting of a jet aircraft as opposed to individual aircraft seats for the purposes of transportation. Learn more ...
Jet Stream
A migrating stream of high-??speed winds present at high altitudes. Learn more ...
Joint Ownership
Joint Ownership is the purchase or lease of a complete aircraft by a small number of owners, often through a partnership or limited liability corporation. Learn more ...
Knot
A knot is a unit of speed that equals one nautical mile per hour. This is the most common unit of measure for the airspeed of an aircraft, and is equal to 6,080 feet or about 1.15 miles. Learn more ...
KTAS
KTAS is the abbreviation for True Airspeed, in knots. True Airspeed is the speed of an aircraft relative to the body of air in which it flies, meaning the difference between how fast the plane is traveling and how fast the air around it is traveling. Learn more ...
LAAS
The Local Area Augmentation System, or LAAS, is an enhancement of the Global Positioning System, or GPS. Learn more ...
Lateral Separation
The lateral spacing of aircraft at the same altitude by requiring operation on different routes or in different geographical locations. Learn more ...
Lavatory
A plumbing fixture and disposal system primarily intended for the disposal of the bodily wastes. Also known as a toilet, and water closet (WC). Learn more ...
Layover
A night spent in the middle of a trip in a location other than the home base for an aircraft and its crew. Learn more ...
Leg
One direction of travel between two points. Learn more ...
Lift
Any aircraft engaged for transport. Learn more ...
Light Jet
Jet aircraft of 41,000 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight. Learn more ...
Local Airport Advisory
A service provided by facilities, which are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground-to-air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/A Learn more ...
Longitudinal Separation
The longitudinal spacing of aircraft at the same altitude by a minimum distance expressed in units of time or miles. Learn more ...
Mach Number
The ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound; e.g., MACH .82, MACH 1.6. Learn more ...
Mayday
The international radiotelephony distress signal. When repeated three times, it indicates imminent and grave danger and that immediate assistance is requested. Learn more ...
Medevac
The evacuation of persons (usually by air transportation) to a place where they can receive medical care. Learn more ...
Microburst
A small downburst with outbursts of damaging winds extending 2.5 miles or less. In spite of its small horizontal scale, an intense microburst could induce wind speeds as high as 150 knots. Learn more ...
Midsize Jet
Jet aircraft of more than 41,000 pounds, with a maximum certificated takeoff weight, of less than 255,000 pounds. Learn more ...
National Airspace System
The common network of U.S. airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports or landing areas; aeronautical charts, information and services; rules, regulations and procedures, technical information, and manpower and material. Included Learn more ...
Navaids
Any visual or electronic device airborne or on the surface which provides point-?to-point guidance information or position data to aircraft in flight. Learn more ...
Navigation
The process of planning, recording, and controlling the movement of an aircraft from one point to another. Learn more ...
NBAA
A non-profit and nonpartisan 501(c)6 corporation based in Washington, DC. The Association has been in existence for over 55 years represents more than 8,000 companies. Learn more ...
Net/Net
Also known as a wholesale quote it describes the format that applies to wholesale rates. It does not include taxes or other end-user assed fees. Learn more ...
Oceanic Airspace
Airspace over the oceans of the world, considered international airspace, where oceanic separation and procedures per the International Civil Aviation Organization are applied. Responsibility for the provisions of air traffic control service in this airsp Learn more ...
One-Ways
Instead of charging for full roundtrip travel of an aircraft, some charter companies offer one-way trips that can often represent relative bargains. They are also known as empty-legs?? and allow clients to travel between two airports during a certain Learn more ...
PAN-PAN
The international radio-??telephony urgency signal. When repeated three times, indicates uncertainty or alert followed by the nature of the urgency. Learn more ...
Part 121
Part 121 deals with the operating requirements of domestic, flag, and supplemental operations in commercial aviation. All scheduled air carriers operate under this part of the Federal Aviation Regulations or FARs. Learn more ...
Part 135
The set of federal regulations that govern the commercial hire of jets. Learn more ...
Part 61
Part 61 is the counterpart to Part 91. Being a part of the Federal Aviation Regulations or FARs, Part 61 deals with the licensing and certification of pilots who are attempting a single, multi, or commercial license. It also defines the certification of f Learn more ...
Part 91
The set of federal regulations that govern private aircraft use. Learn more ...
Pilot in Command
The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of an aircraft during flight time. Learn more ...
Point to Point Pricing
The cost charged by an aircraft operator for delivering a client from one point to another. Learn more ...
Positioning
The movement of an aircraft for departure from a location other than its originating airport. Learn more ...
Positioning Time
The estimated time for an aircraft to transit to the trip departure position from its current position. Learn more ...
Precipitation
Any or all forms of water particles (rain, sleet, hail, or snow) that fall from the atmosphere and reach the surface. Learn more ...
Preferred Vendors
An individual\'s or organization\'s preferred supplier for a particular service and/or product. Learn more ...
Private Airport
An airport not authorized for public use by aircraft unless a prior arrangement is made with the airport authorities. Learn more ...
Private Jet Rental
As with renting a car or any other vehicle, jet rental refers to the renting of a private jet aircraft as opposed to prop aircraft and/or individual aircraft seats. Learn more ...
Propjet
A propeller driven airplane, in which the engine is a jet turbine rather than piston driven. Learn more ...
Q-Star
A charter verification program that aims to develop continuous improvements in aviation safety. Learn more ...
Radar
A device which, by measuring the time interval between transmission and reception of radio pulses and correlating the angular orientation of the radiated antenna beam or beams in azimuth and/or elevation, provides information on range, azimuth, and/or ele Learn more ...
Radar Flight Following
The observation of the progress of radar identified aircraft, whose primary navigation is being provided by the pilot, wherein the controller retains and correlates the aircraft identity with the appropriate target or target symbol displayed on the radar Learn more ...
Radio
A device used for communication. Learn more ...
Ramp
A defined area on an airport or heliport intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking, or maintenance. With regard to seaplanes, a ramp is used for access to the apron from the water. Learn more ...
Repositioning Time
The estimated time for an aircraft to reposition itself and transit to the trip departure position from its current position. Learn more ...
Retail Customer
A consumer (client) who pays the market rate for a purchase of a good or service at a retail point of purchase. Learn more ...
Retail Quote
A price quote provided to retail customers (clients) that including taxes and end-user assessed fees. Learn more ...
Roger
Radio telephony lingo used to indicate that I have received all of your last transmission.?? It should not be used to answer a question requiring a yes or a no answer. Learn more ...
Runway
A defined rectangular area on a land airport prepared for the landing and takeoff run of aircraft along its length. Runways are normally numbered in relation to their magnetic direction rounded off to the nearest 10 degrees Learn more ...
Runway Heading
The magnetic direction that corresponds with the runway centerline extended, not the painted runway number. Learn more ...
Scheduled Air Transportation
An airline that provides, regular?air transportation services?for?passengers or?freight on a schedule generally with a recognized operating certificate or license. Learn more ...
Segment
The unit of flight between take-off and landing. Learn more ...
Sigmet
A weather advisory issued concerning weather significant to the safety of all aircraft. SIGMET advisories cover severe and extreme turbulence, severe icing, and widespread dust or sandstorms that reduce visibility to less than 3 miles. Learn more ...
Speed of Sound
The speed at which sound waves travel. In still air at 0 degrees Celsius, the speed of sound is 331 m/s. Learn more ...
Sport Jet Charter
The renting of a private jet aircraft as opposed to prop aircraft and/or individual aircraft seats for the purposes of specialized sporting events. Learn more ...
Stage Length
The distance of a non-stop leg on an itinerary. Learn more ...
Standard Rate Turn
A turn of three degrees per second. Learn more ...
Super Midsize Jets
Jet aircraft of more than 41,000 pounds, capable of takeoff weights of up to 255,000 pounds. Learn more ...
Tailwind
Any wind more than 90 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the runway. The magnetic direction of the runway shall be used as the basis for determining the longitudinal axis. Learn more ...
Taxi Time
The time an aircraft spends moving between the gate, terminal or ramp and runway while under its own power. Learn more ...
Third Party Verification
The use of an independent company to verify safety standards or other aspects of an aircraft charter. Learn more ...
Transmissometer
An apparatus used to determine visibility by measuring the transmission of light through the atmosphere. It is the measurement source for determining runway visual range (RVR) and runway visibility value (RVV). Learn more ...
Transponder
The airborne radar beacon receiver/transmitter portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) which automatically receives radio signals from interrogators on the ground, and selectively replies with a specific reply pulse or pulse group Learn more ...
True Airspeed
The airspeed of an aircraft relative to undisturbed air. Used primarily in flight planning and en route portion of flight. When used in pilot/controller communications, it is referred to as true airspeed and not shortened to ??airspeed. Learn more ...
Turbo Jet Aircraft
An aircraft having a jet engine in which the energy of the jet operates a turbine which in turn operates the air compressor. Learn more ...
Turbo-Prop Aircraft
An aircraft having a jet engine in which the energy of the jet operates a turbine which drives the propeller. Learn more ...
Ultralight Aircraft
An aeronautical vehicle operated for sport or recreational purposes which does not require FAA registration, an airworthiness certificate, nor pilot certification. Learn more ...
Vector
A heading issued to an aircraft to provide navigational guidance by radar. Learn more ...
Vertical Separation
Separation established by assignment of different altitudes or flight levels. Learn more ...
Very Light Jet
Previously known as a micro-jet, a very light jet is a turbo-jet airplane, which is approved for single-pilot operations. It seats anywhere from 4 to 8 people with a maximum take-off weight of 10,000lbs. Learn more ...
VFR
VFR or Visual Flight Rules are rules that govern the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions. The term VFR is also used in the United States to indicate weather conditions that are equal to or greater than minimum VFR requirements. Learn more ...
VFR Flight Plan
In the United States, the pilot is not permitted to enter clouds or low visibility conditions for visual flight. The pilot is responsible to maintain a watch for, and avoid other air traffic and obstructions. Learn more ...
Visibility
The ability, as determined by atmospheric conditions and expressed in units of distance, to see and identify prominent unlighted objects by day and prominent lighted objects by night. Learn more ...
Visual Meteorological Conditions
Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling equal to or better than specified minima. Learn more ...
Waiting Time
Time during which a chartered aircraft and crew must wait on the ground during any portion of a particular trip. Learn more ...
Waypoint
A predetermined geographical position used for route/instrument approach definition, progress reports, published VFR routes, visual reporting points or points for transitioning and/or circumnavigating controlled and/or special use airspace, that is define Learn more ...
Wholesale Buyer
A charter broker or operator that is allowed to represent an aircraft owned by a third party to their own customers. Learn more ...
Wholesale Quote
Similar to a net/net quote, it is provided to a wholesale buyer for the purpose of resale. It does not include taxes or end-user assessed fees. Learn more ...
Wholesale Rates
Discounted hourly rates that are offered to wholesale buyers in the interest of resale. Learn more ...
WYVERN
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