Vocabulary

On the ground an area limited to authorized persons. In the air, an (area) airspace within which flying is restricted in accordance with certain conditions.

The upper part of the control tower wherein aerodrome controllers work.

To move around. A manoeuvring area is that part of an aerodrome to be used for take off and landing of aircraft and for the surface movement of aircraft associated with take off and landing, excluding aprons.

The runway used at any given moment for take-offs and landings.

A pattern which aircraft follow for landing consisting normally of downwind leg, base leg, final approach. (See below.)

The downwind part of the traffic circuit. Downwind is the direction measured relative to the way the wind is blowing? Downwind means the direction in which the wind is moving.

One's turn. Coming after or next to land. Whether number one, number two, number three, etc.

The last part of the traffic circuit prior to landing. Also called "final".

The crosswind part of the traffic circuit between downwind and final.

A light showing a red, white, or green signal for controlling aircraft without radio. Also called a light gun or an Aldis lamp.

The instrument one speaks into when using the radio or sound system.

An apparatus that converts electrical impulses into sound so that it is heard at some distance.

An apparatus that is worn on the head by pilots and controllers. It has a microphone and an earpiece (speaker).

An instrument measuring the speed of the wind.

An instrument showing the direction of the wind indicator

The furniture at the controller's position holding instruments, microphone, radar display etc.

An instrument at the control tower which indicates the altimeter setting to be transmitted to aircraft.