Vehicles that may be operated in the path of taxiing aircraft typically include service vehicles, maintenance trucks, and ground support equipment, which are essential for airport operations. These vehicles must follow strict protocols and obtain clearance from air traffic control to ensure safety. Additionally, personnel on foot, such as airport staff or emergency responders, may also be present, but they must adhere to safety regulations to avoid interfering with aircraft movements. It's crucial that all ground operations maintain clear communication with the control tower to prevent accidents.
Follow-me vehicles.
follow-me vehicles
At a controlled airport any vehicle (another plane, car, fuel truck, snow plow, mower, or even a unicycle) may be operated in the path of a taxing aircraft, but they must have a clearance to do so from ground control. At an uncontrolled airport the aircraft should have the right of way but so does a pedestrian at a cross walk, so use your head.
follow me
tractor
community-operated ditches
community-operated ditches
Typically "track" is used to discuss the path of an aircraft. But the term "Vector" can also be used in terms of the path of an aircraft between waypoints. "Vector" can be either heading and speed or simply heading.
An airpath is a path of a missile or aircraft through the air.
Aisle or cabin aisle.
Tailwinds and headwinds are both types of winds that affect aircraft performance. Tailwinds are winds blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's flight path, which can help increase speed and fuel efficiency. On the other hand, headwinds are winds blowing in the opposite direction of the aircraft's flight path, which can slow down the aircraft and increase fuel consumption.
It's called 'flaring to a landing,' where the nose of the aircraft is brought up, raising angle of attack, lowering airspeed, until the main gear gently touch down on the runway. When speaking exclusively of that portion of the landing path, an aircraft is said to be 'flaring' or 'in the flair.'