Aeronautical Terms beginning with E

EFB

Electronic Flight Bag.

Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)

A portable or integrated device that allows the pilot to carry all necessary aeronautical and performance data, weight and balance, and aircraft checklists in digital form and may allow remote manipulation of the avionics through wireless radio connections.

Emergency

An urgent condition or distress that requires immediate attention.

Error

Deviations from intended or expected actions that are caused by the flight crew that cause confusion, increase workload, absorb attention, reduce safety margins, increase risk, and may lead to undesired aircraft states.

External Pressures

Influences external to the flight that create a sense of pressure to complete a flight—often at the expense of safety.