Terminology - ELA Aviacion ELA 07 Pilot Operator's Handbook

ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK

1.4 TERMINOLOGY

In this manual, these
An operational procedure or technique etc... which could result in
personal injury or loss of life if not carefully followed.
An operational procedure or technique etc... which could result in
damage to the gyroplane and its equipment if not carefully followed.
An operational procedure or technique etc. which is considered
essential to emphasize but has no specific safety implications.
Aerodynamics
CAS Calibrated airspeed. The indicated airspeed corrected for position and instrument
error.
IAS Indicated airspeed. The speed shown by the airspeed indicator.
TAS True airspeed. The calibrated airspeed corrected for altitude and temperature.
Vb Turbulence speed. Design speed for maximum gust intensity.
Vne Never exceed speed.
Vy Best rate of climb speed.
Vx Best angle of climb speed.
Version: V07-05
words have the following meanings:
WARNING
CAUTION
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Last modification: September 2017.