AVIATION TERMS

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Across
  1. 6. The substance that powers the aircraft.
  2. 7. The height of the aircraft above sea level.
  3. 10. The passenger compartment of the aircraft.
  4. 11. The act of becoming airborne.
  5. 13. A device used to track the aircraft's position and movement.
  6. 15. A collision with a bird.
  7. 17. The act of touching down on the runway.
  8. 18. The phonetic alphabet word for the letter "X".
  9. 20. A procedure where the aircraft goes around and tries the landing again.
  10. 21. The movement of the aircraft on the ground.
  11. 22. Air Traffic Control
  12. 23. The phase of flight where the aircraft descends to a lower altitude.
Down
  1. 1. A warning when the aircraft reaches a specific altitude.
  2. 2. Unstable air that can cause the aircraft to bounce or shake.
  3. 3. The area of the aircraft where the pilots sit.
  4. 4. A descent without engine power.
  5. 5. The speed and direction of the aircraft.
  6. 8. The process of checking the aircraft before flight.
  7. 9. To increase the speed of the aircraft.
  8. 12. A system that automatically controls the aircraft's flight path.
  9. 13. The distance the aircraft can fly without refueling.
  10. 14. The surface used for takeoff and landing.
  11. 16. Control surfaces on the wings that increase lift and drag.
  12. 19. To stop or cancel takeoff or landing.