The terminology explained

AeroCone

the design of the airstrip/helipad runway marker

• AeroCone-RW: two sided runway markers
• AeroCone-H: four sided helipad markers
• AeroCone-T: smaller AeroCone used as taxiway marker

available in a range of colours

AeroPanel

larger panel reflectors used in pairs to mark the threshold and end of the runway

AME

Approved Medical Examiner, one of a list of doctors permitted to give a medical examination to amateur and professional pilots and air traffic controllers; accredited by the Civil Aviation Authority. Details available from the CAA website.

CAA

Civil Aviation Authority; responsible for all aspects of aviation safety and standards.

EASA

European Aviation Safety Agency; provides certification with regard to aviation safety standards

ground anchor

used to secure the runway marker to the ground, rather like a large tent peg

high visibility

easily observed even under poor weather conditions

infrared light

electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves

ISO

International Organisation for Standardisation; the world’s most established quality framework, currently used by over 750,000 organisations in 161 countries

lead-in marker

runway marker providing visual guidance to pilots when flying in to land at a helipad which is close to buildings, trees etc. AeroPanel markers are ideal, however, when delineating the beginning/end of the runway.

licensed airstrip

an airstrip used for training purposes or running scheduled flights

NVG

Night Vision Goggles; allowing one to see in the dark, they amplify the available ambient light and are used particularly by the military.

photoluminescent

the ability to become luminescent and glow for a sustained period after exposure to visible light

pilot log

details of pilot’s flight plan, including route, safe altitude, fuel, take-off and arrival times; sent to appropriate airfields/Air Traffic Control centres on pilot’s route

polypropylene

thermoplastic resin; polymer of propylene, used to make moulded articles, hard, tough and light

retroreflective

thin vinyl film able to reflect light directly back to the source

unlicensed airstrip

an airstrip not used for training or scheduled air services; can include farmstrips and private helipads

UV light

ultraviolet light; represents a section of the overall electromagnetic spectrum of light extending from the blue end of the visible (400nm) to the x-ray region (100nm).

VFR

Visual Flight Rules; flying according to what the pilot can see

WAELS

Water Activated Emergency Lighting System; a stand-alone escape lighting system activated on contact with water also employing use of NVG-compatible photoluminescent strips and exit marker signs

 

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