Phrases & Expressions

To stop an aircraft from taking off after the takeoff roll has begun.

• The pilot must reject the takeoff if a warning light comes on.
• They had to reject the takeoff due to engine trouble.

The planned duration for an activity or event.

• The schedule time for the flight is three hours.
• What is the schedule time for this task?

A difficulty or burden that is too great or unreasonable, often used in legal contexts.

• Requiring a wheelchair ramp would cause undue hardship for the small business.
• The court found that the proposed changes would impose undue hardship on the defendant.

A pump powered by electricity, often used as a backup or primary system.

• The electric pump provides backup fuel pressure.
• We need to test the electric pump.

A regular check of a beehive to monitor the colony's health and activity.

• We perform a hive inspection every two weeks.
• During the hive inspection, we found a new queen.

A system allowing an aircraft engine to be quickly removed and replaced.

• The quick engine change reduces downtime.
• This design allows for a quick engine change.

To take the safe body position, bent forward with the head down, before a crash landing.

• The captain told everyone to adopt the brace position.
• Passengers were shown how to adopt the brace position before the emergency landing.

To announce the decision height or minimum descent altitude during an instrument approach.

• The pilot will call minimums when reaching the decision height.
• It is important to call minimums clearly.

The main body of an aircraft made from strong, lightweight composite materials.

• The A350 features a composite fuselage.
• Its composite fuselage is very strong.

Aircraft wings made from strong, lightweight composite materials.

• The A350 has a composite wing design.
• This composite wing reduces weight.