Glossaire
Il existe de nombreux termes que vous rencontrerez à plusieurs reprises au cours de votre carrière de pilote. En particulier pendant la formation, les nombreuses abréviations et termes techniques peuvent être source de confusion. Dans l'explication des termes de l'Académie capzlog.aero, vous trouverez rapidement et facilement les bonnes réponses et des informations de fond intéressantes.
Day-Night Sequence
According to EASA regulations, pilots must document the night time in the logbook. However, the exact definition and recording of night time can be a challenge due to the changing flight conditions and changes in the sequence of day and night.
License Request
For the acquisition (Initial), the extension of still valid (Revalidation) and the reactivation of expired (Renewal) licence entries an interaction with the competent authorities is necessary.
EASA Part-FCL Pilot Licence
EASA Part-FCL pilot licences are issued by the competent authorities of the EASA Member States and entitle the holder to fly certain aircraft under certain conditions. The different types of pilot licences are: LAPL, PPL, CPL, ATPL, MPL, SPL, BPL.
Flight Time
There are a number of terms around flight time that can lead to confusion for various reasons. Learn more about Flight Time, Block Time, Hobbs Time, Airborne Time and Rotor Turning Time.
License Endorsement
The various privileges, ratings and limitations are entered in the pilot licence. A licence endorsement may, among other things, entitle the holder to fly certain classes or types of aircraft or under certain conditions.
Flight Simulation Training Devices
Especially for training on highly complex aircraft types, which would be very cost-intensive and to some extent unsafe on the aircraft itself, «synthetic flight training devices», «flight simulation training devices» or «FSTD» are a cost-effective alternative.
Touring Motor Glider (TMG)
Touring Motor Gliders (TMG) combine the advantages of sailplanes with the independence of motorised aircraft and are particularly attractive to glider pilots who wish to fly autonomously. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the technical characteristics, licensing requirements and proper recording of TMG flights.
PIC Time
An important factor in the pilot’s flying experience is the time as pilot-in-command. In this article we have summarised information about when you may enter the flight time as PIC time in your flight log.