Acronyms Flashcards
What does AC stand for?
Advisory Circular
What does ACS stand for?
Airman Certification Standard
What does ADDS stand for?
Aviation Digital Data Services (NOAA)
What does ADM stand for?
aeronautical decision making
What does AGL stand for?
above ground level
What does AIM stand for?
Aeronautical Information Manual
What does AIRMET stand for?
airman’s meteorological information
What does AIS stand for?
Abbreviated Injury Scale
What does AKTR stand for?
Airman Knowledge Test Report
What does ASOS stand for?
Automated Surface Observing System
What does ATC stand for?
air traffic control
What does ATCT stand for?
air traffic control tower
What does ATIS stand for?
Automatic Terminal Information Service
What does AWC stand for?
Aviation Weather Center
What does AWOS stand for?
Automated Weather Observing System
What does CFI stand for?
certified flight instructor
What does CG stand for?
center of gravity
What does CoW stand for?
Certificate of Waiver
What does CRM stand for?
crew resource management
What does CS stand for?
control station
What does CTAF stand for?
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
What does DOC stand for?
Declaration of Compliance
What does DPE stand for?
designated pilot examiner
What does FB stand for?
winds and temperatures aloft forecast
What does FCC stand for?
Federal Communications Commission
What does FL stand for?
flight level
What does FLIP stand for?
Flight Information Publication (Department of Defense)
What does FRIA stand for?
FAA-recognized identification area
What does FSDO stand for?
Flight Standards District Office
What does FSS stand for?
Flight Service Station
What does FTP stand for?
flight termination point
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
What does IACRA stand for?
Integrated Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application
What does ICAO stand for?
International Civil Aviation Organization
What does IFR stand for?
instrument flight rules
What does ILS stand for?
instrument landing system
What does IR stand for?
IFR Military Training Route
What does LAA stand for?
Local Airport Advisory
What does LOA stand for?
Letter of Agreement
What does LOC stand for?
Loss of control
What does METAR stand for?
Aviation routine weather report
What does MOA stand for?
Military Operation Area
What does МОС stand for?
Means of compliance
What does MSL stand for?
Mean sea level
What does MTR stand for?
Military Training Route
What does NAS stand for?
National Airspace System
What does NAVAID stand for?
Navigational aid
What does NFDC stand for?
National Flight Data Center
What does NM stand for?
Nautical mile
What does NMACS stand for?
FAA Near Midair Collision System
What does NOTAM stand for?
Notice to Air Missions
What does NTIA stand for?
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Department of Commerce)
What does NTSB stand for?
National Transportation Safety Board
What does OAT stand for?
Outside air temperature
What does OTC stand for?
Over-the-counter
What does PIC stand for?
Pilot-in-command
What does РОН stand for?
Pilot’s operating handbook
What does ROC stand for?
Regional Operations Center (FAA)
What does RVR stand for?
Runway visual range
What does SAA stand for?
Special Activity Airspace
What does SIDA stand for?
Security Identification Display Area
What does SIGMET stand for?
Significant meteorological information
What does SM stand for?
Statute mile
What does SMS stand for?
Safety management system
What does SUA stand for?
Small unmanned aircraft
What does SUAS stand for?
Small unmanned aircraft system
What does TAC stand for?
Terminal Area Chart
What does TAF stand for?
Terminal aerodrome forecast
What does TFR stand for?
Temporary flight restriction
What does TSA stand for?
Transportation Security Administration
What does UA stand for?
Unmanned aircraft
What does UTC stand for?
Coordinated Universal Time
What does VFR stand for?
Visual flight rules
What does VLOS stand for?
Visual line-of-sight
What does VO stand for?
Visual observer
What does VR stand for?
VFR Military Training Route
