ICING, STORMS, TURBULENCE

pitot tube

A device that measures airspeed by sensing dynamic air pressure.

pick up icing

To begin accumulating (kogunema) ice on aircraft surfaces.

have boots on

To have inflatable de-icing boots installed on wing and tail edges to remove ice.

airframe

The structural body of an aircraft including fuselage wings and tail.

convective storms

Storms formed by rising warm air often producing thunderstorms and heavy precipitation.

fork lightning

A type of lightning that branches out in multiple directions forming a fork-like pattern.

experiences severe jolts

When an aircraft encounters sudden strong movements often due to turbulence or storm activity.

to jolt

To cause a sudden abrupt (järsk) movement.

circumnavigate

To fly or travel completely around a storm or obstacle.

execute a missed approach

To abandon a landing and follow a predefined procedure to climb and go around.

separation

The distance or spacing maintained between aircraft to ensure safety.

to anticipate

To predict or expect conditions or aircraft behavior in advance.

to displace

To move an object or aircraft from its original position.

trailing aircraft

An aircraft following another in the same flight path.

lead aircraft

The aircraft in front that is being followed by another.

wake turbulence

Turbulence created behind an aircraft as it passes through the air caused by rotating air masses from the wingtips which can affect following aircraft