Opposites
What is the opposite of retract?
Extend (or down & lock)
Paraphrase this:
In case of a gear problem, the crew experiences significant stress.
(various answers accepted)
Example: During landing gear issues, the pilots deal with a lot of pressure.
What is another name for landing gear?
undercarriage
Correct this sentence:
An aircraft with a landing gear problem sometimes must lands belly up.
An aircraft with a landing gear problem sometimes must land belly up.
(Note: NOT 'lands', because 'must' is a modal.
After a modal comes a base verb
[modal + base verb])
What is the opposite of malfunction?
function / work correctly (or no problems)
Paraphrase this:
Fixed landing gear was common in the early days of aviation but is now only used on light aircraft.
(various answers accepted)
Example: Non-retractable undercarriages were normal many decades ago, but these days only small aircraft use them.
What is another word for (landing gear) fault?
problem / error / failure
Correct this sentence:
The controller informed to the pilot that the landing gear did not appear down and locked.
The controller informed the pilot that the landing gear did not appear down and locked.
(Note: inform + someone + that/about + something
NOT inform to +...)
What is the opposite of manual?
automatic
Paraphrase this:
If a crew has declared gear problems, the controller may anticipate the flight crew’s needs.
(various answers accepted)
When a pilot has trouble with landing gear, the ATCO can prepare to support the flight crew.
What is another term for appear?
look like / seem like
Correct this sentence:
The woman was using a watch and a ring.
The woman was wearing a watch and a ring.
(Note: clothes and accessories like watches, shoes, shirts, hats, etc. are 'worn', not 'used')
What is the opposite of partially?
fully / completely / totally
Paraphrase this:
The crew might have to do several low pass approaches so that the qualified technical personnel can visually inspect the landing gear status and position.
(various answers accepted)
Example: The pilots may need to conduct multiple low passes so a skilled technical employee can look at the undercarriage.
What is another word for steer?
direct / guide
Correct this sentence:
For controllers, mental fatigue is worst than physical fatigue.
For controllers, mental fatigue is worse than physical fatigue.
(Note: Use comparatives for 2 things, use superlatives for more than 2 things.
Common irregulars include:
bad --> worse --> the worst
good --> better --> the best)
What is the opposite of sideways?
straight (or in the correct position)
Paraphrase this:
ATCOs should not certify the down and locked position of the landing gear. The tower controller should only provide information about how the landing gear “appears”.
(various answers accepted)
Example: Controllers will not confirm that the landing gear is fully extended. Tower controllers can only share information about what the landing gear looks like.
What is another word for vacate?
get off of / leave
Correct this sentence:
In case of fog, due limited visibility, air traffic controllers must alert incoming aircraft immediately.
In the case of fog, due to limited visibility, air traffic controllers must alert incoming aircraft immediately.
(Note:
in case of = for if something happens
in the case of = in this specific situation
due = owed
due to = because of)