Ether2001's definitions

GPWS

Ground proximity warning system (GPWS) is a system designed to alert pilots if their aircraft is in immediate danger of flying into the ground or an obstacle, the GPWS also gives altitude call-outs when approaching a runway.

The GPWS starts to call out altitudes once the aircraft reaches 2500ft.

by Ether2001 August 3, 2018

Knot

A measurement of speed, used mainly by aircraft & watercraft.

The FAA Specifies that all aircraft must remain under 250 knots when below 10,000ft.

by Ether2001 July 22, 2018

Learner Beater

Any motor vehicle purchased for the purpose of being used by a learner driver to receive their probationary license.
They're usually an older second hand vehicles purchased for cheap.

Terry bought a little learner beater from this dodgy bloke in Frankston a few days ago

by Ether2001 May 5, 2023