Suggest a Glossary Term, for the Knowledge Base

[Jon]

FS2004.com's Knowledge Base is only as good as the knowledge it contains - that's where we need your help! If you think of a good term that is not already included in the FS2004.com Glossary please post it here (glossary term and definition if you know it).

If approved by an Administrator your term and definition will be published in the FS2004.com Glossary!

Flight Simulation and Aviation terms are the most sought-after terms for the Glossary, but we'll consider anything that is relevant to at least one of the articles or tutorials in the FS2004.com Knowledge Base. For an example of what we're looking for check out the other terms in the Glossary.

If you're ready to post your glossary term suggestion, click here or click the Add Reply button.

Thanks!
Jon and Brad

[Cunning Stunt]

IFR and VFR ?

[Ah, we definitely need to add these - done.]

This post has been edited by Jon: Jan 17 2006, 11:24 PM

[VHHH90]

ICAO= the 4 letter code used for airports. e.g EGLL= London Heathrow.

[Added, thanks!]

This post has been edited by Jon: Jan 17 2006, 11:24 PM

[wildwobby]

The airspace classes:

http://www.fs2004.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=48814

The article it self is not in the KB... yet.

The phonetic Alphapbet:

A- Alpha
B- Bravo
C- Charlie
D- Delta
E- Echo
F- Foxtrot
G- Golf
H- Hotel
I- India
J- Juliet
K- Kilo
L- Lima
M- Mike
N- November
O- Oscar
P- Papa
Q- Quebec
R- Romeo
S- Sierra
T- Tango
U- Uniform
V- Victor
W- Whiskey
X- X-Ray
Y- Yankee
Z- Zulu

Sectional


ILS

Glide slope

Localizer

VOR

NDB

DME

EGT

V1

V2

Knot

Vr

Altimeter

METAR

TAF

Vector

Flaps

Elevators

Ailerons

Gear

The list goes on....

If you want definitions so you can copy and paste, Ill write 'em.

This post has been edited by wildwobby: Jan 15 2006, 10:39 PM

[Jon]

Great list wildwobby! If you want to write them that would be swell.

Thanks,
Jon

[Evan321]

IATA Code - The three letter code given to airports e.g. JFK is John F. Kennedy Intl

[Added, thanks ]

This post has been edited by Jon: Jan 17 2006, 11:24 PM

[rifle_guy465]

I have a “few” suggestions to make your life “easier.” Basically I took a look at the different airplanes and thought- what would be confusing to a newbe?



Prop De-Ice
Pilot Heat
Fuel Pump
Fuel Mixture
Prop Pitch
Cowl Flaps
Flaps
Flap positions UP- APPR- DN
Flap positions degrees
IOAT
Altimeter
Vertical Speed
Attitude
Indicated Airspeed
Turn Coordinator
VOR
Nav Radio
Com Radio
ADF
Transponder
Heading Hold
Nav Hold
APR Hold
Rev Hold
B/C Hold
IAS Hold
MACH Hold
Fuel Tank Selector
Magneto
Vacuum Pump
Spoilers
Altinator
Navigation Light
Strobe Light
Landing Light
Taxi Light
Rotating Beacon Light
Tachometer
Flight Director
Exhaust Gas Temp
Cylinder Heat Temp
Oil Temp
Oil Pressure
Trim
Auto Feather
Feathing Prop
Avionics Master Switch
Stall Speed
V1, Vr, V2
Outer Marker
Middle Marker
Inner Marker
Reverse Thrust
Prop SYNC
Altitude Alerter
Radar Altitude
Barometer
Auto Brake
Auto Brake - RTO
EICAS
GPS vs. NAV switch
Jet
Prop
Turbo Prop

[Jon]

Wow, another nice list. I'm not sure how long it will take me to add them all, but I'm guessing quite awhile! If anyone wants to help out with writing the definitions it would be most appreciated.

Staying within copyright laws by not just copying definitions verbatim from another site makes it take longer to get these written, but it's the only way to do it right.

[rifle_guy465]

I think the best way to write them would not to do just another FS2004 glossary- anyone can just look up the terms in there. The definitions should really help, so instead of just describing what something is the definition should how to use it. So instead of saying:

Flaps- Hinged control surface located at the trailing edge of the wing inboard of the ailerons. The flaps are lowered to produce more aerodynamic lift from the wing, allowing a slower takeoff and landing speed. (<- Copied from Google)

Try something like

Flaps- Hinged control surface located at the trailing edge of the wing inboard of the ailerons. The flaps are lowered to produce more aerodynamic lift from the wing, allowing a slower takeoff and landing speed. (<- Copied from Google) When taking off a normal plane should deploy them sparingly, only 5 degrees or so, but when landing deploy more, up to maximum. Also be aware of the speed at which you deploy them so you do not stall the plane out. Occasionally when deploying flaps, often times incorrectly, your plane may pitch up abruptly. Flaps should not be confused with spoilers. And should be raised when taxing.

[Cunning Stunt]

well we cant expect Brad and jon do do them all so we should all help define. I'll do a couple later.

[rifle_guy465]

Is there an organized way we should be doing this so we don’t overlap each other?

[rifle_guy465]

I have started to define some of the terms on the list I put forward- from Outer Marker down.

[Tim.]

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
Starts engines normally using compressed air to start the main engines of the aircraft. It also provides electrical power whilst the engine are not running and provides air conditioning to the aircraft.

The APU is normally located at the rear of the aircraft, and you can normally see the APU exhaust at the tail of the aircraft.

[Prash]

VOR
DME
NAV1
NAV2
altimeter
VSI
FMC
HUD
PAPI
VASI
transponder



just a few off the top of me head

[scavers]

ICAO and IATA should be changed.

IATA is the International Air Travelers Association
ICAO is the International Civil Aviation Organization

Both have their own airport coding systems

[Goose]

What about

FMC,
TCAS,
Reverse Thrust,
SID,
STAR,
ARTCC,

Thats all I can think of.

[jondownie]

Cat III
DME
ILS
Vatsim
Alliance

[Woodsta]

Synchronophaser (Sp)

Angle-of-attack

Flight level

Pitot

ETA

ALL of the V-speeds

PAPI

Controlled/uncontrolled airport

That's all the new ones I can think of for now.

[king-air]

stall