Why is it called aviation?

Aviation comes from the Latin avis meaning bird, an appropriate translation given that aviation deals with travel by air, specifically in a plane. The aviation industry is the business sector dedicated to manufacturing and operating all types of aircraft.



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From aviation maintenance to air traffic control, there is no limit to the bounds that humans are willing to go to keep the skies safe. However, there are a few different types of aviation, with three being the main pillars that uphold the aviation industry as a whole: commercial, general, and military aviation.

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Pilots, also called captains, and co-pilots are essential for safe and timely air travel. Both pilots and co-pilots can help fly an airplane, and they typically have very similar responsibilities.

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Do pilots pay for their own hotels? The airline handles and pays for accommodations for crewmembers when they are on a trip. Many pilots do not live where they are based and choose to commute.

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Women pilots were also formerly called aviatrices (singular aviatrix). Women have been flying powered aircraft since 1908; prior to 1970, however, most were restricted to working privately or in support roles in the aviation industry. Aviation also allowed women to travel alone on unprecedented journeys.

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aerophile. noun. : a lover of aviation.

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An airline pilot can be an extremely stressful job due to the workload, responsibilities and safety of the thousands of passengers they transport around the world. Chronic levels of stress can negatively impact one's health, job performance and cognitive functioning.

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Male flight attendants are called hosts while female ones are referred to as hostesses. Cabin crew is selected in accordance with the certain rules of aviation organizations and they are also subjected to the rules set by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation.

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Golden Rule 1-Aviate. The PF must fly the aircraft (pitch attitude, thrust sideslip, heading) to stabilize the aircraft's pitch attitude, bank angle, vertical flight path and horizontal flight path. The PM must back up the PF (by monitoring and making call outs till aircraft stabilised). Golden Rule 2-Navigate.

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