There are a lot of assumptions one could make when designing data types and schemas for aviation data that turn out to be inaccurate. In the spirit of Patrick McKenzie’s classic piece on names, here are some false assumptions one might make about aviation.
Dude(tte). I don’t know if pilots ever giggle about this, but
I know it’s the official, correct term, but still. Every time I see this, it cracks me up. The euphemisms that organizations come up with to either be extremely specific, or avoid using emotionally charged words like “crash” is hilarious.
Excellent, informative post.
Crash is a broader term than controlled flight into terrain.