Glossary Papakupu
Explanations of abbreviations and acronyms.
- 'g' loading
- ‘g’ is the acceleration due to gravity. An object at rest is subject to 1 g. An object accelerated at twice the force of gravity, or 2 g, will appear to weigh twice as much
- 'Pan Pan' call
- A ‘Pan Pan’ call indicates a state of urgency but no immediate danger to life or aircraft.