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Dictionary of Aviation

by David Crocker

A working reference to the language of aviation

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    Praised by Aviation News as a useful reference

    Aviation News praises the book as a useful everyday-work reference.

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A working reference to the language of aviation

With more than 5,000 entries, this revised dictionary gathers terminology used across operational and technical sides of aviation, from air traffic control and flight crews to maintenance and ground operations. Its scope makes it a practical desk reference for navigating the specialized vocabulary shared among airline personnel and related industries. The second edition is organized around terms rather than broader narrative instruction, placing emphasis on quick consultation for professional or training contexts.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Trainee pilots building aviation vocabulary
  • Maintenance engineers and ground-operations personnel
  • Aviation professionals needing a term-by-term reference

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Aviation terminologyAir traffic controlFlight operationsAircraft maintenanceAirline ground services

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Book overview

This revised edition contains over 5,000 terms used by air traffic controllers, pilots, cabin crew, maintenance crews, ground staff and other airline personnel.

Designed for those specialising in aviation and related industries, including trainee pilots, maintenance engineers and other professionals, this dictionary has all the words you need.

'For those in need of a handy reference for everyday work, this new release should prove most useful.' - Aviation News

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