all-up
Definition
Noun (aviation): - "All-up" refers to the total flying weight of an aircraft, including the aircraft itself, crew, passengers, cargo, fuel, and any other items on board. This term is used to calculate takeoff performance, fuel consumption, and flight safety parameters.
Usage Examples
- (The total weight of the aircraft and everything inside it.)
- (The total flying weight of the aircraft was 45,000 kg.)
Advanced Usage
"All-up weight": This is the most common form of the term, used in aviation engineering and flight operations.
- The all-up weight must not exceed the maximum allowable limit specified in the aircraft manual. (The total weight of the aircraft at takeoff.)
"All-up mass": A synonym for "all-up weight," often used in technical contexts.
- The all-up mass includes the payload and fuel. (The total mass of the aircraft.)
Variants and Related Words
All-up weight (n): the full weight of an aircraft when it is ready to fly.
- The all-up weight of the helicopter is 3,000 pounds. (The total weight including everything on board.)
All-up mass (n): the total mass of an aircraft in flight-ready condition.
- The all-up mass is a critical factor in flight planning. (The total mass affects performance.)
Synonyms
- Gross weight: the total weight of an aircraft including its contents.
- Takeoff weight: the weight of an aircraft at the moment of takeoff.
Related Idioms
- "All-up" is not commonly used in idioms; it is a technical term specific to aviation and engineering.
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs are associated with "all-up" as it is a compound noun.