Pilot quick reference
The essential aviation tables — the codes, signals and speeds worth committing to memory, in one place.
Transponder (Squawk) Codes
Emergency, lost-comms, hijack and VFR squawk codes.
Aviation Phonetic Alphabet
Alfa, Bravo, Charlie… and how to say numbers on the radio.
ATC Light-Gun Signals
Steady/flashing green, red and white tower signals for radio-out ops.
V-Speeds & Airspeed Indicator Markings
Vx, Vy, Va, Vno, Vne… and the ASI arc colours.
Hemispheric Cruising Altitudes
“East is odd, west is even” — VFR and IFR cruise rules.
Wake Turbulence Categories
Super/Heavy/Large/Small categories + avoidance technique.
Runway & Taxiway Markings and Signs
Thresholds, hold-short lines, and the airport sign colour code.
Aviation Abbreviations & Acronyms
AGL, METAR, NOTAM, ILS, RNAV, ADS-B — decoded.
Reference only — verify against the current FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and regulations before flight.