Privacy policy
This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Web Site and Vectors Aviation LLC the owner and provider of this Web Site. This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Web Site and any Services or Systems therein.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Account": means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Material and / or any communications System on the Web Site;
"Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Web Site;
"Cookie": means a small text file placed on your computer by Vectors Aviation LLC Ltd when you visit certain parts of this Web Site. This allows us to identify recurring visitors and to analyse their browsing habits within the Web Site.
"Data": means collectively all information that you submit to the Web Site. This includes, but is not limited to, Account details and information submitted using any of our Services or Systems;
"Vectors Aviation LLC": means Vectors Aviation LLC;
"Service": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Vectors Aviation LLC makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future;
"System": means any online communications infrastructure that Vectors Aviation LLC makes available through the Web Site either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
"User" / "Users": means any third party that accesses the Web Site and is not employed by Vectors Aviation LLC and acting in the course of their employment; and
"Website": means the website that you are currently using (vectorsaviation.com) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. subdomain.yourschool.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
2. Data Collected
Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected:
- 2.1 name;
- 2.2 date of birth;
- 2.3 job title & profession;
- 2.4 contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
- 2.5 demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests;
- 2.6 financial information such as credit / debit card numbers;
- 2.7 IP address (automatically collected);
- 2.8 web browser type and version (automatically collected);
- 2.9 operating system (automatically collected);
- 2.10 a list of URLS starting with a referring site, your activity on this Web Site, and the site you exit to (automatically collected); and
- 2.11 Cookie information (see Clause 10 below).
3. Our Use of Data
- 3.1 Any personal Data you submit will be retained by Vectors Aviation LLC for as long as you use the Services and Systems provided on the Web Site. Data that you may submit through any communications System that we may provide may be retained for a longer period of up to one year.
- 3.2 Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 4, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This includes our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
- 3.3 All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. For more details on security, see Clause 9 below.
- 3.4 Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Web Site. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
- 3.4.1 internal record keeping;
- 3.4.2 improvement of our products / services;
- 3.4.3 transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
- 3.4.4 contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the Web Site.
4. Third Party Web Sites and Services
Vectors Aviation LLC may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to, payment handling, delivery of purchased items, search engine facilities, advertising and marketing. The providers of such services do not have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Web Site. Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that Vectors Aviation LLC requests. Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties must be processed within the terms of this Policy and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
5. Changes of Business Ownership and Control
- 5.1 Vectors Aviation LLC may, from time to time, expand or reduce its business and this may involve the sale of certain divisions or the transfer of control of certain divisions to other parties. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any division so transferred, be transferred along with that division and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was supplied by you.
- 5.2 In the event that any Data submitted by Users will be transferred in such a manner, you will be contacted in advance and informed of the changes. When contacted you will be given the choice to have your Data deleted or withheld from the new owner or controller.
6. Controlling Access to your Data
- 6.1 Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:
- 6.1.1 use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and
- 6.1.2 sharing Data with third parties.
7. Your Right to Withhold Information
- 7.1 You may access certain areas of the Web Site without providing any Data at all. However, to use all Services and Systems available on the Web Site you may be required to submit Account information or other Data.
- 7.2 You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies. For more information see Clause 10 below.
8. Accessing your own Data
- 8.1 You may access your Account at any time to view or amend the Data. You may need to modify or update your Data if your circumstances change. Additional Data as to your marketing preferences may also be stored and you may change this at any time.
- 8.2 You have the right to ask for a copy of your personal Data on payment of a small fee.
9. Security
Data security is of great importance to Vectors Aviation LLC and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected online.
10. Changes to this Policy
Vectors Aviation LLC reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Web Site and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Web Site following the alterations.
11. Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us at contact@vectorsaviation.com
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True-to-type
An Airworthiness Certificate is certified for a planes specific 'type-design.' This type design outlines what a plane is made out of, and what makes it that specific model. If we change some aspects of equipment listed in the Type Certificate Data Sheet, then the plane is not true-to-type anymore meaning it is no longer the plane it was certified as, and the Airworthiness Certificate is invalid unless we have a 'Supplemental Type Certificate, or we fix what we changed.
This will be discussed further in the Equipment section.
This will be discussed further in the Equipment section.
Differential Breaking
Some planes are fitted with Differential Toe Brakes, meaning we can brake more on one wheel than the other to aid with steering.
Yoke
A yoke is the "steering wheel" of the airplane. We use this to control our ailerons for bank/roll, and our elevator for pitch.
Calendar Months
A Calendar Month is period of time describing a month, and then rounding to midnight on the last day of the month.
Ex. If you got your annual, which expires after 12 calendar months, on April 10th, 2024, it would be valid until April 31st, 2025.
Ex. If you got your annual, which expires after 12 calendar months, on April 10th, 2024, it would be valid until April 31st, 2025.
Hobbs Time
Hobbs time is the time the engine is running. This time begins counting from engine start. This time is often used for logging and billing.
Tach Time
Tach Time is the time that the engine is under stress. It is often measured by the RPM setting. This time is often used for maintenance.
Throttle (Black Lever)
The throttle controls how much of the fuel/air combination is being sent to the engine. Pushing the throttle forward sends more, pulling the throttle back send less.
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Mixture (Red Lever)
The mixture controls the ratio of fuel to air being sent to the engine.
Pushing the mixture forward adjusts the combination for more fuel and less air. This is called a 'Rich' mixture.
Pulling the mixture back adjusts the combination for less fuel and more air. This is called a 'Lean' mixture.
Pushing the mixture forward adjusts the combination for more fuel and less air. This is called a 'Rich' mixture.
Pulling the mixture back adjusts the combination for less fuel and more air. This is called a 'Lean' mixture.
Emergency Bus
A 'bus' in circuits is a common pathway of power to different items. Think of this like an extension cord, providing power to everything connected to it.
Some planes emergency battery power the emergency bus, which is the group of electrical equipment that will remain active on the emergency battery in the event of an alternator failure and dead main battery.
Some planes emergency battery power the emergency bus, which is the group of electrical equipment that will remain active on the emergency battery in the event of an alternator failure and dead main battery.
For example, some Piper Archer with G1000 avionics emergency bus powers these items.
ISA Pressure Lapse Rate
The reason you multiply by 1000 in the Pressure Altitude formula is because the ISA standard lapse rate is -1" of pressure for every 1000ft.
ISA Temperature Lapse Rate
To calculate ISA at our altitude, we need to begin at sea level during standard conditions, which is 15°C. We then subtract -2°C for every +1000ft increase.
For example, the ISA temp at an altitude of 645ft would be roughly 14°C.
(15-1=14)
The ISA temp at an altitude of 2,000ft would be 11°C.
(15-2-2=11)
For example, the ISA temp at an altitude of 645ft would be roughly 14°C.
(15-1=14)
The ISA temp at an altitude of 2,000ft would be 11°C.
(15-2-2=11)
Ground Visibility
Ground Visibility is the visibility observed by special equipment on the ground. This is determined by equipment that can accurately determine visibility.
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Flight Visibility
Flight Visibility is the visibility that we observe outside from the plane. This is based on our distance measuring skills.
Bravo Clearance
A Bravo Clearance is issued from ATC, and is specifically the words “Cleared into the Bravo” or something very similar.
Two-Way Communications
Two-way communications implies that you make a radio call to the appropriate ATC facility and they respond with at least your tail number.
However, if they say something similar to “N8R0CK, Remain outside of the airspace,” we would obviously not be allowed to enter the airspace even though they read our tail number.
However, if they say something similar to “N8R0CK, Remain outside of the airspace,” we would obviously not be allowed to enter the airspace even though they read our tail number.
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
A Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) is an instrument in the plane that combines a Heading Indicator with a Navigation Instrument (like a CDI) such that you may display your heading, and reference it against a GPS, VOR, etc.
Airworthiness Cert
Airworthiness Certificates commonly look like this:
Mean Sea Level
Mean Sea Level is the average height of the surface of the ocean.
Pro Rata Share
…means paying your equal share based on number of passengers. For example:
ATLEAST 50% for 2 passengers,
ATLEAST 25% for 4 passengers, etc.
ATLEAST 50% for 2 passengers,
ATLEAST 25% for 4 passengers, etc.
'Hood' Time
Simulated Instrument time, or 'hood' time, is in the aircraft when we simulate instrument conditions by wearing a view limiting device. A 'hood' used to be attached to the pilots head to limit the view outside. Often you will use "foggles" instead which are glasses with the lenses obscured.
Instrument conditions are times where we fly by only reference to our instruments. This often occurs if we were to enter a cloud.
Instrument conditions are times where we fly by only reference to our instruments. This often occurs if we were to enter a cloud.
Leg
A 'leg' of a flight is the portion of a flight between two points. Most commonly, this is the portion of a flight between two airports.
CG Envelope
A planes CG Envelope is the range where a planes CG can be, and safe flight still be possible. This range is often listen in the POH Section 6.
If a planes CG is too far forward, there may not be enough force available to lift the nose for takeoff.
If a planes CG is too far aft, the plane may liftoff but will be extremely unstable and could lead to an unrecoverable spin/loss of control of the aircraft.
If a planes CG is too far forward, there may not be enough force available to lift the nose for takeoff.
If a planes CG is too far aft, the plane may liftoff but will be extremely unstable and could lead to an unrecoverable spin/loss of control of the aircraft.
Technically Advanced Airplane (TAA)
A TAA must be equipped with an electronically advanced avionics system that includes:
- An electronic Primary Flight Display (PFD) that includes, at a minimum, an airspeed indicator, turn coordinator, attitude indicator, heading indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator
- An electronic Multifunction Display (MFD) that includes, at a minimum, a moving map using Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation with the aircraft position displayed
- A two axis autopilot integrated with the navigation and heading guidance system
- The PFD and MFD must be continuously visible
Complex Airplane
Airworthy Definition
'Airworthy' means that an airplane conforms to its type certificate and, after inspection, is in condition for safe operation.
Glass
A 'glass' cockpit is slang for a plane that utilizes screens for its primary flight instruments, as opposed to a traditional '6-pack' system.
These screens are referred to as EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System), and also have other names depending on the type of avionics system. For example, the left screen of a G1000 system is usually a PFD (Primary Flight Display), while the left screen is the MFD (Multifunction Display).
These screens are referred to as EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System), and also have other names depending on the type of avionics system. For example, the left screen of a G1000 system is usually a PFD (Primary Flight Display), while the left screen is the MFD (Multifunction Display).
VFR
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) are the rules we operate under when flying using visual references.
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VMC
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) are when the ceilings are at or above 1,000ft, and visibility is 3 statute miles or more.
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IFR
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are the rules we operate under when we fly without using visual references and instead fly solely by reference to our instruments.
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IMC
Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) are when the ceilings are below 1,000ft, and visibility is below 3 statute miles.
SVFR
Special VFR is when you receive special clearance from ATC to operate under VFR in weather below VMC minimums in controlled airspace.
GPS-Based Approach
A 'GPS-Based Approach' in the context of alternate planning is an approach that relies on GPS equipment for any part of it, even as a substitute for other conventional equipment.
For example:
Using GPS equipment as a substitute means of navigation for an out an out-of-service
For example:
Using GPS equipment as a substitute means of navigation for an out an out-of-service
VOR that supports an ILS missed approach procedure can be considered a 'GPS-Based Approach' for the purpose of alternate planning.
Baro-VNAV
Baro-VNAV is an RNAV system that uses barometric altitude information from the aircraft’s altimeter to compute vertical guidance for the pilot.
The vertical path is typically computed between two waypoints or an angle from a single waypoint. Baro-VNAV guidance is subject to error when flying in extreme temperatures. Baro-VNAV guidance is usually unavailable if using an altimeter setting different than the airport of intended landing.
The vertical path is typically computed between two waypoints or an angle from a single waypoint. Baro-VNAV guidance is subject to error when flying in extreme temperatures. Baro-VNAV guidance is usually unavailable if using an altimeter setting different than the airport of intended landing.
Advisory Vertical Guidance (+V)
Advisory Vertical Guidance is an artificially created glide path from the final approach fix to the touchdown point on the runway.
This vertical guidance is optional and advisory only; the pilot should still use the altimeter as the primary altitude reference to meet all altitude restrictions.
Advisory Vertical Guidance is provided by some WAAS-capable GPS systems, and is found on LNAV or LP minimums, identifiable by the notation (+V) on your display.
This vertical guidance is optional and advisory only; the pilot should still use the altimeter as the primary altitude reference to meet all altitude restrictions.
Advisory Vertical Guidance is provided by some WAAS-capable GPS systems, and is found on LNAV or LP minimums, identifiable by the notation (+V) on your display.
"Go Visual"
"Going Visual" in the context of instrument training means transitioning from flying by reference to the instruments to flying by visual references.
We use the term "Go Visual" to simulate breaking out of the clouds. This is often used to tell the student to remove their view-limiting device (foggles) and begin visually maneuvering the plane.
We use the term "Go Visual" to simulate breaking out of the clouds. This is often used to tell the student to remove their view-limiting device (foggles) and begin visually maneuvering the plane.
Behind The Plane
Getting 'behind the plane' is a phrase which means that you are responding reactively, and often too slowly, to events happening during flight.
To fix this, you should be proactive, and think ahead as to what you could be doing to alleviate future tasks. This would be called being 'ahead of the plane'. This could be things like briefing landing procedure early, getting the weather early, etc.
To fix this, you should be proactive, and think ahead as to what you could be doing to alleviate future tasks. This would be called being 'ahead of the plane'. This could be things like briefing landing procedure early, getting the weather early, etc.
Getting Behind The Aircraft: PHAK 2-22
Straight In Approach
A straight in approach is an approach where the final approach course is relatively straight in towards the runway of intended landing. A straight in approach cannot be published if:
- The final approach course alignment with the runway centerline exceeds 30° (this is usually the reason).
- The descent gradient is greater than 400ft/NM from the FAF to the threshold crossing height (TCH). When this maximum gradient is exceeded, the circling only approach procedure may be designed to meet the gradient criteria limits. This does not preclude a straight-in landing if a normal descent and landing can be made in accordance with the applicable CFRs.
- A runway is not clearly defined on the airfield.
- Other rare unique exceptions exist.
PT Protected Area
The protected area of a procedure turn is on the "maneuvering side" which is the side of the course that the procedure turn 'barb' is on.
The amount of space protected will be depicted on the profile view of the approach plate with the verbiage of "Remain within xx NM" with the xx being the distance from the fix that is protected on the holding side.
The amount of space protected will be depicted on the profile view of the approach plate with the verbiage of "Remain within xx NM" with the xx being the distance from the fix that is protected on the holding side.
CFIT
CFIT stands for Controlled Flight Into Terrain, which is when a perfectly functional airplane is flown into the ground due to pilot error, poor planning, disorientation, etc.
HAT/HAA
HEIGHT ABOVE TOUCHDOWN (HAT)- The height of the DH or MDA above the highest runway elevation in the touchdown zone (first 3,000 feet of the runway). HAT is published on instrument approach charts in conjunction with all straight-in minimums.
HEIGHT ABOVE AIRPORT (HAA)- The height of the MDA above the published airport elevation. This is published in conjunction with circling minimums.
HEIGHT ABOVE AIRPORT (HAA)- The height of the MDA above the published airport elevation. This is published in conjunction with circling minimums.
P/C Glossary Section H
RCO
An RCO, or Remote Communications Outlet, is a sort of "middle-man" station that relays radio signals to a flight service station elsewhere.