Aero-Terms!

Aero-Terms are designed to be a daily reminder of the terms, names, acronyms and explanations of the unique language that populates the aviation world. Aerospace, sport aviation, fixed wing, helo, you name it... it's all fair game.

Aero-Terms should serve as a quick but intriguing reminder of the terms you may use every day, or an introduction to an aspects of the Aero-World you may not yet be familiar with. ANN also encourages readers to go beyond the FMI link, and further research any intriguing terms.

Suggestions for future Aero-Terms are ALWAYS welcome, as are additions or discussion of the explanations given for each Aero-Term.

Note: This month's Aero-Terms were sent in by ANN readers throughout the year. Thanks to everyone who suggested Aero-Terms. Keep them coming!

'Tourinaut'

New word coined by ANN's Aleta Vinas, for the civilian non-pilot passengers who can afford to pay for a trip into space or otherwise wrangle a ride by being an "important" government official but not fly themselves. This term certainly does NOT include Senator John Glenn, who did return to space while serving as an "important" government official. As we know, Senator Glenn was already an astronaut.

FMI: www.spaceadventures.com