IFR Terms Flashcards
AATD
Advanced Aviation Training Device
AAWU
Alaskan Aviation Weather Unit
AC
Advisory Circular
ACS
Airman Certification Standards
AD
Airworthiness Directive
ADC
Air Data Computer
ADM
Aeronautical Decision Making
ADS-B
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
AFM
Airplane Flight Manual
AGL
Above Ground Level
AHRS
Attitude Heading Reference System
AI
Attitude Indicator
AIM
Aeronautical Information Manual
ALS
Approach Light System
ALSF
Approach Light System with Sequence Flashing Lights
APV
Approach with Vertical guidance
ARTCC
Air Route Traffic Control Center
ASI
Airspeed Indicator
ASOS
Automated Surface Observation System
ASR
Approach Surveillance Radar
ATC
Air Traffic Control
ATD
Aviation Training Device
ATIS
Automatic Terminal Information Service
AWC
Aviation Weather Center
AWOS
Automated Weather Observation System
BATD
Basic Aviation Training Device
DA
Decision Altitude
DH
Decision Height
DME
Distance Measuring Equipment
DP
Departure Procedure
EDCT
Expected Departure Clearance Time
EFB
Electronic Flight Bag
ELT
Emergency Locator Transmitter
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FAF
Final Approach Fix
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
FFS
Full Flight Simulator
FIS-B
Flight Information Services-Broadcast
FL
Flight Level
fpm
Feet per Minute
FPNM
Feet per Nautical Mile
FSS
Flight Service Station
FTD
Flight Training Device
GBAS
Ground Based Augmentation System
GP
Glide Path
HFO
Weather Forecast Office Honolulu
HI
Heading Indicator
IAF
Initial Approach Fix
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization