The four-digit code a pilot sets on the aircraft's transponder so air traffic control can identify the flight on radar.
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SPL
Student Pilot Licence — issued before solo flight, allowing supervised flight training.
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An airline's internal ranking of pilots, typically based on date of hire, affecting pay, routes, and promotion.
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The practical flight test conducted by an examiner to assess a candidate's readiness for licence issue.
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A DGCA-authorised examiner who conducts the practical flight test required for licence issue.
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