The captain
Example: Captain leads aircraft and is responsible for flight safety
Definition
"The captain" in air travel refers to the pilot in command who leads the aircraft and holds ultimate responsibility for the safety and operation of the flight. This individual makes all critical decisions during the flight and ensures compliance with aviation regulations.
Etymology
The term "the captain" originates from the Latin word 'capitaneus,' meaning 'chief' or 'leader.' Historically, it described a person in charge, such as a military leader or ship commander. Over time, it was adopted in aviation to denote the pilot responsible for commanding the aircraft.
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"The captain" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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