View Full Version : baulked or balked?????
Double Back
25th Apr 2023, 14:15
We are trying to find (for a checklist) if its balked or a baulked (landing). Both seem to be acceptable?
We have chosen to use the (UK) English as the language of choice, otherwise there are too many differences.
Richard
Intruder
25th Apr 2023, 15:02
Baulked on an Airbus and balked on a Boeing?
ahwalk01
25th Apr 2023, 15:03
baulk = snooker. balk = aviation.
jolihokistix
26th Apr 2023, 00:29
Boeing 777 Baulked (Balked) Landing – Infinidim (https://www.infinidim.org/boeing-777-baulked-balked-landing)
deltahotel
27th Apr 2023, 09:39
757/767 FCTM says balked.
Balked is American English spelling, baulked is British English spelling - no other difference.
Double Back
7th May 2023, 15:22
We keep it at balked, thanks for the comments.
meleagertoo
13th May 2023, 15:28
Balked would be pronounced with a hard "a' in English, as in Malcolm. As the word is actually pronounced with a suppressed 'a' as in wall Baulked is the better spelling.
cavuman1
14th May 2023, 00:21
The chicken yard was populated with distraught clucking hens. Their incessant baulking was a result of the rooster being debalked....
Hat, Coat, Limo :p
- Ed