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Everyday English After a plane crashed into a fire truck while taking off, It happened at Peru’s busiest airport.   The Latam Airlines plane collided with the truck just before 15:30 local time On Friday at Jorge Chávez International Airport.   Video posted on social media shows the plane careering down the runway catching fire and smoking

Everyday English Commercial Pilot License CPL   CPL in aviation is a certification that allows individuals to fly aircraft for compensation or hire.   With a CPL, pilots can operate as paid professionals, such as airline pilots, charter pilots, or flight instructors.   To obtain a CPL, pilots must meet rigorous training requirements, including a minimum number of flight

Everyday English A Private Pilot License PPL   PPL in aviation is a certification that allows individuals to fly aircraft for personal or recreational purposes.   Holders of a PPL can pilot single-engine-piston aircraft under VFR without compensation. Later, they can obtain additional qualifications, ratings, classes, or type ratings.   None of these personal flights are for remuneration,

Everyday English DETRESFA Distress Phase   DETRESFA is the highest alert phase and is declared when there is confirmation of an aircraft’s distress, such as a crash or emergency situation.   During DETRESFA, SAR teams mobilize all available resources for rescue and recovery efforts to assist the aircraft and its occupants.   Distress phase is activated

Everyday English ALERFA – Alert Phase   ALERFA is the second phase of Search and Rescue system, activated when there is strong reason to believe that an aircraft is in distress or overdue.   During ALERFA, SAR operations are formally initiated, involving search efforts to locate the aircraft and its occupants.   Alert phase is

Everyday English The Coriolis illusion occurs when the head is tilted during a long coordinated turn.    The fluid in the inner ear canal has had time to get up to a speed and a turning forces, so a sudden tilt of the head gives you a sense of yaw and pitch at the same time!    It is leading

Everyday English INCERFA Uncertainty Phase   INCERFA is the initial phase of SAR operations, triggered when there is uncertainty about the safety or whereabouts of an aircraft.   During INCERFA, authorities begin gathering information and initiating preliminary actions to determine if there is a potential emergency.   If no communication is received from an aircraft within

Everyday English The Search and Rescue system   SAR in aviation is a coordinated effort involving various agencies to locate and rescue distressed aircraft and personnel.   It utilizes tools such as radar, satellite imagery, and specialized aircraft to conduct search operations in designated areas based on relevant information.   Efficient communication and coordination among SAR

Everyday English Flight plan (FPL)   A flight plan in aviation is a detailed document outlining the intended route, schedule and other essential information for a particular flight.   There are three methods available for submitting a flight plan:   The first option is to utilize an IBS. Alternatively, pilots can opt for the traditional method of completing a paper

Everyday English The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)   ISA conditions are often used as a reference point for aircraft performance calculations, takeoff and landing distances, climb rates, and fuel consumption.   Deviations from ISA conditions, such as non-standard temperature or pressure, can affect aircraft performance and may require adjustments to flight planning and operations.   Several