Aeronautical Terms

14 CFR

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations

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AC

Advisory Circular

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ACS

Airman Certification Standards

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ADDS

Aviation Digital Data Services

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ADIZ

Air Defense Identification Zone

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ADM

Aeronautical Decision-Making

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AFM

Airplane Flight Manual

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AFS

Flight Standards Service

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AGL

Above Ground Level

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AIRMET

Airman’s Meteorological Information

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AOA

Angle of Attack

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ATC

Air Traffic Control

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ATD

Aviation Training Device

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CB

Cumulonimbus

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CFA

Controlled Firing Areas

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CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

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CG

Center of Gravity

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CP

Center of Pressure

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CRM

Crew Resource Management

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CTAF

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency

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CTP

Certification Training Program

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DPE

Designated Pilot Examiner

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DVFR

Defense VFR

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EMS

Emergency Services

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FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

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FADEC

Full Authority Digital Engine Control

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FDA

Federal Drug Administration

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FDC

Flight Data Center

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FL

Flight Level

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FRZ

Flight Restriction Zone

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FS

Flight Service

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FSDO

Flight Standards District Office

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IAP

Instrument Approach Procedures

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ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization

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IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

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IR

Instrument Routes (sectional charts)

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ISA

International Standard Atmosphere

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LAA

Local Airport Advisory

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MAP

Missed Approach Point

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MDA

Minimum Descent Altitude

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MEL

Minimum Equipment List

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MFD

Multi-functional Displays

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MOA

Military Operation Areas

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MSL

Mean Sea Level

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MTR

Military Training Route

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NACG

National Aeronautical Charting Group

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NAS

National Airspace System

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NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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NM

Nautical Miles

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NOAA

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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NOTAM

Notice to Airmen

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NSA

National Security Area

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OTC

Over-the-Counter

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PAVE

PIC – Aircraft – environment – External pressures

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POH

Pilot’s Operating Handbook

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SAO

Special Area of Operation

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SIGMET

Significant Meteorological Information

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SOP

Standard Operating Procedures

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TCU

Towering Cumulus

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TFR

Temporary Flight Restrictions

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TN

True North

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TRSA

Terminal Radar Service Area

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TUC

Time of Useful Consciousness

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UNICOM

Aeronautical Advisory Communications Stations

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UTC

Coordinated Universal Time

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VFR

Visual Flight Rules

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VO

Visual Observer

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VR

Visual Routes (sectional charts)

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W&B

Weight and Balance

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WST

Convective Significant Meteorological Information

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