Aviation Acronyms Flashcards
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What does PAPI mean?
A
Precision Approach Path Indicator
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What does ILS mean?
A
Instrument Landing System
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What does PLASI mean?
A
Pulsed Light Approach Slope Indicator
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What does RLP mean?
A
Rejected Landing Procedure
For the purpose of air carrier LAHSO; a rejected landing is when the pilot in command “elects to go around”
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What does FAR mean?
A
Federal Aviation Regulations
A basic book of Pilot, airport and ATC regulations manual
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What does ATC mean?
A
Air Traffic Control/Contoller
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Q
What does ALD mean?
A
Available Landing Distance
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What does LAWRS mean?
A
Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station
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What does VASI mean?
A
Visual Approach Slope Indicator
