JUMPSEAT

Jump seat

A jump seat, in aviation refers to an auxiliary seat for individuals—other than normal passengers—who are not operating the aircraft. In general, the term 'jump seat' can also refer to a seat in any type of vehicle which can fold up out of the way; vehicles include carriages, automobiles, vans, buses, fire tenders, and taxicabs. The term originated in the USA circa 1860 for a movable carriage seat.

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Jumpseat

Jumpseat, also known as AFP-711 is reportedly a code name for a class of SIGINT reconnaissance satellites operated by the National Reconnaissance Office for the United States Air Force in the 1970s and 1980s. The program is classified, and much of the information in the open is speculative.

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jump seat

Noun

  1. A spare seat in an aircraft cockpit.
  2. A movable seat in a carriage.


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