Aviation is an industry of acronyms and technical language. This dictionary is essential for everyone in the aviation industry, helping users understand all its phases and disciplines. Especially helpful for newcomers to aviation, or those who speak English as a second language. The most complete collection of aviation terminology available, this third edition explains as well as defines more than 7,400 terms and includes some 485 illustrations. Appendices include the periodic table of elements, phonetic alphabet, Morse code, and an expanded list of aviation acronyms.