Aeronautical Terms beginning with P

PAVE

An acronym that represents the four risk identification areas: Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, and External pressures.

Personality

The embodiment of personal traits and characteristics of an individual that are set at a very early age and are extremely resistant to change.

Pilot Report (PIREP)

Report of meteorological phenomena encountered by aircraft.

PIREP

Pilot Report.

Probable Cause

The defining event that directly leads to an accident.

Proficiency

Possessing a high standard of competence or expertise.