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Abbreviation Flashcards

1
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ADF

A

Automated Direction Finding

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CAVOK

A

Clear and Visibility ok

or more than 10km vis AND no cloud below 5000 ft

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VOR

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VHF Omni directional range

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4
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HJ
HN
HX
H24

A

HJ
Operational hours from sunrise to sunset

HN
Operational hours from sunset to sunrise

HX
Operation hours no specified/not specific

H24
24hr operation

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AIS

A

Aeronautical information service

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6
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Selcal

A

selective calling

allows aircraft to be contacted on vhf or hf frequencies not shared /monitored by other crew members

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FEW
SCT
BKN
OVC
SKC

A

FEW clouds
1 to 2 oktas

SCT - scattered
3 - 4 oktas

BKN - Broken
5 - 7 oktas

OVC - overcast
8 oktas

SKC - Sky clear

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RNAV

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Area Navigation (AR-NAV)

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