In aviation, what does the acronym CA commonly stand for?

In aviation, what does the acronym CA commonly stand for?

• A. Captain
• B. Carrier
• C. Check ride (FAA)
• D. Center of Gravity

Answer: (A)

This item tests recognition of a common crew role abbreviation. CA stands for Captain, the pilot in command who has the final authority on all flight decisions and is responsible for the safety of the aircraft and crew. The other terms don’t match this acronym in standard aviation shorthand: Carrier isn’t typically abbreviated CA in crew communications, a check ride refers to a certification flight and isn’t denoted by CA, and Center of Gravity is usually abbreviated CG or CoG, not CA. So the best fit is Captain.

This item tests recognition of a common crew role abbreviation. CA stands for Captain, the pilot in command who has the final authority on all flight decisions and is responsible for the safety of the aircraft and crew. The other terms don’t match this acronym in standard aviation shorthand: Carrier isn’t typically abbreviated CA in crew communications, a check ride refers to a certification flight and isn’t denoted by CA, and Center of Gravity is usually abbreviated CG or CoG, not CA. So the best fit is Captain.