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AF-A(A) Flight Attendant Position ‐ assigned to the forward section of the aircraft. ABP Able Bodied Person, a passenger that will assist the FA with various duties in the event of an emergency. AED Automated External Defibrillator— designed to treat passengers who are experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. ATC Air Traffic Control AFT The rear portion of the aircraft Air Cargo Air cargo is any mail, freight or express moving by air Aircraft Left The left side of the aircraft as you are in the cabin facing the cockpit. The captain's seat is on theaircraft left. Aircraft Right The right side of the aircraft as you are in the cabin facing the cockpit. The first officer's seat is on the aircraft right. B-FA (B) Flight Attendant Position ‐ assigned to the aft section of the aircraft Ballast Every aircraft must be balanced in order to fly properly. Sometimes ballast (such as bags of sand or gravel) is required to be placed on the aircraft in order to balance it. Bulkhead An upright partition separating compartments Cabin Area inside the aircraft where the passengers sit CA/ CPT (Captain) Pilot ultimately in charge of the aircraft. Responsible for First Officer and Flight Attendant(s).