Book of words
(n.) A book or manual of instruction, such as, for example, Pilots’ Notes/any official publication. cf. Good book
Definition linkEngineering tap
(adv.) A blow administered to a piece of faulty equipment as a quick solution. cf. Aircrew reset/recycle
Definition linkLift fairies
(n.) Term used by the uneducated to describe the origin of lift (they live in the flaps, apparently). Bernouillis, Sky hooks
Definition linkMandraulically
(adv.) Conduct an activity which is normally automated, without recourse to the usual level of automation. Rev cf. Practice bleed
Definition linkMaster recycle
(v.) To turn a piece of equipment off and then back on as many times as are required before correct function is achieved. O.N. / O.F.F. Switch cf. Engineering tap, Aircrew recycle
Definition linkNuts and Bolts of it
(n.) The most elementary parts of a subject or object. cf. Basics
Definition linkO.N. / O.F.F. switch
(n.) Sarcastic reference to the primary power selector for a piece of electrical equipment. Used when the correct operation of the item is under question. cf. Aircrew reset/recycle
Definition linkOnes and noughts/zeros
(pl. n.) Dismissive term used by the uneducated to simplify the action of computer programs. cf. Wiggly amps, Black magic, White man’s magic, Science occurs, Beeps and squeaks, Smoke and Mirrors
Definition linkOut to lunch
(adj.) Used to describe a piece of electronic equipment that is broken or not performing as it should. Lunched
Definition linkSky hooks
(n.) Term used by the uneducated to describe the origin of lift. Bernouillis, Lift fairies
Definition linkSystem wibble
(n.) A disruption of the normal service that a system provides due to a technical reason that cannot be explained.
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