Phrases & Expressions

Vertical movement of air in the atmosphere, often leading to showers and thunderstorms.

• There is a risk of convective activity this afternoon.
• Convective activity can cause sudden changes in weather.

A fault that is allowed to remain unfixed for a period, according to regulations.

• This is a deferred defect, allowed by the minimum equipment list.
• They decided to classify it as a deferred defect.

To leave the planned route for a short time to fly around bad weather or an obstacle.

• The pilot had to deviate around the storm.
• We will deviate around the area of turbulence ahead.

A long-term solution that effectively resolves a problem.

• We need a durable solution to this issue.
• Local integration is seen as a durable solution.

To officially order a foreign diplomat to leave the country, usually after a serious dispute.

• The government decided to expel the diplomat.
• They threatened to expel the diplomat if he didn't leave.

To check a VOR station's identity by listening to its Morse code signal.

• Always ident the VOR before using it for navigation.
• The pilot will ident the VOR using Morse code.

To fly a course that will intersect a specific radial of a VOR station.

• We need to intercept radial 180.
• The pilot will intercept the radial after passing the station.

Special food given to hens to help them lay eggs.

• The chickens need layer feed.
• This layer feed improves egg quality.

The highest amount of twisting force an engine or motor can produce.

• This car's engine reaches its max torque at 4000 RPM.
• The new model has improved max torque for better acceleration.

To ask a country's ambassador to return home, usually because of a serious disagreement between the countries.

• They decided to recall their ambassador.
• The country will recall its ambassador in protest.