Aviation Training Experts™

Aviation Dictionary

Delta (Δ)

A Greek letter expressed by the symbol ? to indicate a change of values. As an example, ?CG indicates a change (or movement) of the CG.

Dictionary Term

Delta (Δ)

Definitions

  • A Greek letter expressed by the symbol ? to indicate a change of values. As an example, ?CG indicates a change (or movement) of the CG.
  • The Greek symbol “Δ” means a change in something. ΔCG means a change in the center of gravity location.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023
  • Weight and Balance Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2016