一个比较全的飞行员缩略语、俚语和一般性的名称解释列表

A

AAA

simply sprayed into the air.

AEF

deployment. See

article

and explanation of

TDY

s.

AFSC

other specialties and qualifiers can make the AFSC longer. An 11F1 is a pilot in training, while an 11

an

instructor pilot

. A list of basic AFSCs can be found

here

.

Afterburner

Combustion in a jet engine that occurs after the primary sequence. Afterburners generally generate s

fuel. Known as

AIB

with

SIB

.

ALO

particularly within close range to Army units on the ground. One of several potential assignments a fi

System

portion of the article on

God's Will

.

AMRAAM

AWACS

operations. AWACS also assists fighters with the location and

B

To go as fast as possible; max effort. Various internet sources claim the source of this phrase is actu

Balls to the

Wall

topped by a ball (going back before aviation even to the steam engine, in some stories). Thus, pushi

asking for maximum power--was

It doesn't matter if the stories are true or not. In fighter parlance, anything that sounds remotely like a

Base X

B-Course

Beans

Bingo

A phenomenon in the Air Force where members cannot help but tell everyone about how good it was

example,

article

.

Basic Course. The introductory training course for a specific fighter aircraft. I.e., the F-16 B-course o

Slang for the BDU-33, a 20lb training bomb.

The pre-briefed fuel state at which an aircraft needs to begin its return to base in order to land with th

TP

Joker

.

Bitching

Betty

The automated female voice that provides audible in- cockpit warnings in some fighter aircraft.

external related

article

. Also a derogatory term for a person who complains or talks too much.

Literally

, the data recorder that contains the computer memory and records all aspects of a flight, mo

Black Box

Figuratively

, anything a fighter pilot doesn't understand the operation of (and doesn't care about). S

or

thermos

(i.e., how does a thermos know to keep hot things hot and cold things cold?).

B-LOC

BVR

B-Word

G-LOC

an

repetitive situations.

What an F-15C pilot calls a

C

Flight

: An airborne aircraft uses a

Callsign

Pilot

: A pilot's

Naming

. See

CAS

Centrifuge

CGOC

Chaff

A device with a simulated cockpit on the end of a long arm that spins at extraordinary speed, allowing

the

story

of one pilot's centrifuge experience.

A defensive device (essentially a bundle of shredded foil) that is dispensed from a fighter that desires

something off means to try to deflect it (to someone else), particularly when it comes to undesirable d

Checkride

An evaluation sortie. A flight that is graded by an evaluator. In training, these rides determine the ab

operational Air Force unit, checkrides are given approximately every 18 months to grade a pilot's abil

A reminder to look behind you. In an aircraft, 12 o'clock is directly in front of you, 3 o'clock is on your

Check Six

you. Often used as parting words (the equivalent of

requisites

.

Chick

An air refueling receiver. A tanker that is giving gas to receivers is said to have

The term's application to females has fallen out of favor due to political correctness. In order to fight t

to

themselves

as

Chick Fighter Pilot Association

.

An aircraft condition. If a jet is

Code 3

continue to fly. A

might facetiously call himself

A unit medallion, often called an

RMO

.

Coi n

word

here

.) M

Kelly Air Force dining out presentation as the source text. I could find no original documentation. Se

Crew Chief

The enlisted person in charge of a particular airplane. Just as a pilot often gets to have his name pain

CRM/FRM

players. C/FRM is explained slightly

here

.

D

Dash-1

Dead Bug

DNIF

Dollar Ride

A reference to an aircraft's parent regulation. The Dash-1 contains all the normal operation and eme

and is the final authority as to the official limits of the aircraft.

A fighter pilot drinking game. See

Fighter Pilot Traditions

.

The first sortie of pilot training; sometimes applied to the first sortie of any formal flying training progr

Pilot's Training Story

.

A running compilation of the missteps of the members of the squadron. They are most interesting wh

Doofer

Book

collection of history (and often humor) for a unit.

Generally, there are few rules, either about content or language

—

the only criterion is that the story m

victim to political sensitivity. See the relevant section of

this article

.

Dos Gringos

A duo of F-16 pilots who revived the tradition of fighter pilot songs. See the

FAQ

, article on

Fighter P

E

ECM

external ECM pod.

Exposure

Suit

Rubber suit worn during over water operations when the water temperature is dangerously low. Shou

to increase his chances of survival in otherwise near-fatal water temperatures. Often called a

there isn't much you can do about it.

F

FAC

Fag- bag

A cloth bag that some pilots use to carry classified media to the aircraft. So called becau

purse...

FAIP

instructor. One of several potential assignments a new pilot might receive. See the

Pilot

FEB

can take away a pilot's wings.

Fence- In/Out

Flare

Flat-top February

Flight Lead

FNG

FOG

Foul

Fox

The procedure by which a fighter pilot sets his cockpit switches in order to prepare for com

sets his switches to the appropriate mode. He

A defensive device expended by an aircraft in order to decoy heat-seeking missiles. Ofte

Fighter pilots get their hair cut in high and tight fashion for this annual event. See

Fighter

The first aircraft in a formation; the experienced pilot in the formation primarily responsible

Used similar to its sports origins, a pilot commits a

transmits,

Code word (slang term) indicating a certain type of air-to-air missile has been fired; the ty

Fox 1

Fox 2

Sidewinder

)

Fox 3

)

Fox 4

accused of shooting a non- existent

something other than a missile; for example, a midair collision.

Occasionally fighter pilots will simply say

Flight

: Short for

fratricide

, which is the killing of a friendly by a friendly (blue on blue) whe

Frat

Military

: Short for

fraternization

, which is an inappropriate relationship between military m

unprofessional officer / enlisted relationships.

G

GIB

G-LOC

Gonk

Go Pills

Literally, gravity. Under one G, a pilot is in level flight and feels his normal weight. Some fighte

under high-G conditions. See

centrifuge

. See also

B-LOC

.

Currency of the foreign country in which a fighter pilot is deployed. Doesn't matter which one; th

An amphetamine pill prescribed by a flight surgeon for a pilot. The pill is intended to provide the

jitters). Because of the pill's similarity to illegal drugs, they are highly controlled and sometimes

A collection of questions, answers, data, and hints; the

Gouge

have a copy of the test ahead of time. Testing scandals have reduced the occurrence of that ty

whether academic or otherwise; i.e.,

Gouge

.

Ground-Pounder

Slang for Army troops; when used to refer to Air Force members, it is a derogatory term for non

H

HARM

Heavy

Holding

article on

OIF

.

A non-fighter aircraft.

In close formation. Two fighters that are in a close formation are said to be

Hands

Holy Joe

Hook

has rejoined and can be treated as a single entity.

Antiquated slang for chaplain. Also, an overly pious or sanctimonious person.

To fail an upgrade flight. So called because of the hook-shaped

I

IFF

Avionics:

Flying training:

the

B-Course

for his operational Major Weapons System.

IP

J

Jeremiah Weed

A 100 proof liquor that is often the

stor y

here

.

Joker

Pre-briefed fuel state above

bingo

at which maneuvering should be terminated or separation/b

above bingo that allows for a certain amount of maneuvering before finally reaching bingo.

K

KIO

L

Based on the practice of charging pilots for landing an aircraft at an airport, a

Landing Fee

often ostensibly covers the costs of things like squadron T-shirts, unit-colored name tags, and plaque

fee can be nominal and logical, but in many cases is simply based on the unit's number (i.e., a $$137