AVIATION ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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AIP – Aeronautical Information Publication

AA – Acceleration Altitude
ALS – Approach Lighting System
A/A – Air to Air
ALT – Altitude
AA – Anti Aircraft
AMSL – Above Mean Sea Level
AA – American Airlines
AoA – Angle of Attack
AAIB – Air Accident Investigation Branch
AOC – Air Operators Certificate
AAL – Above Aerodrome Level
AOG – Aircraft on Ground
ALPHA – Angle of Attack
AOM – Airport Operating Minima
AB – Auto Brake
AP – Auto Pilot
ABP – Able Bodied Passengers
AP – Aeroplane
AC – Alternating Current
APP – Approach
A/C – Aircraft
APT – Airport
ACARS – Aircraft Communication Addressing and
Reporting System APU – Auxiliary Power Unit

ACN – Aircraft Classification Number ANC – Aviate Navigate Communicate

ACP – Auto Control Panel ANP – Actual Navigation Performance

AD – Airworthiness Directive AR – Aspect Ratio

ADC – Air Data Computer ARP – Aerodrome Reference Point

ADF – Automatic Direction Finder ASDA – Accelerate Stop Distance Available

ADI – Attitude Director Indicator ASI – Airspeed Indicator

ADU – Air Data Unit ASL – Above Sea Level

AFE – Above Field Elevation ASR – Airport Surveillance Radar

AGL – Above Ground Level ASR – Air Safety Report

AH – Artificial Horizon AT – Auto Throttle

AI – Altitude Indication ATA – Air Transport Association

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ATC – Air Traffic Control CAT – Clear Air Turbulence

ATC – Air Training Corps CAVOK – Ceiling and Visibility OK

ATIS – Automatic Terminal Information Service CB – Circuit Breaker

ATM – Air Traffic Management CB – Cumulonimbus

ATP – Airline Transport Pilot CBT – Computer Based Training

ATS – Air Traffic Service CC – Cabin Crew

ATPL – Air Transport Pilots Licence CC – Crew Control

ATZ – Air Traffic Zone CC – Company Council (BALPA Related)

BA – Braking Action CDA – Continuous Descent Approach

BA – British Airways CDFA – Continuous Descent Final Approach

BAA – British Airport Authority CDI – Course Deviation Indicator

BAA – Baltic Aviation Academy CDU – Control Display Unit

BACF – British Airways Cityflyer CFI – Chief Flying Instructor

BALPA – British Airline Pilots Association CFIT – Controlled Flight into Terrain

BT – Backtrack CGI – Chief Ground Instructor

BCS – Back Course (ILS) CL – Center Line

BPR – By-Pass Ratio CLB – Climb

BRK – Brookfield CMD – Command

BST – British Summer Time CMV – Converted Meteorological Visibility

CA – Critical Area (ILS) COBT – Calculated Off Block Time

CAA – Civil Aviation Authority CoG – Centre of Gravity

CAE – A flight training organisation (OAA) CON – Contingency Fuel

CAS – Calibrated Air Speed CON – Max Continuos Thrust

CAT – Category (ILS) CP – Chief Pilot / Cadet Program / Cadet Pilot

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CP – Critical Point DI – Direction Indicator

CPL – Commercial Pilots Licence DIV – Diversion

CPT – Captain DLR – Aptitude Testing Used by Lufthansa

CRM – Crew Resource Management DME – Distance Measuring Equipment

CRMI – Crew Resource Management Instructor DNF – Did Not Fly

CRZ – Cruise DODAR –

Diagnose/Options/Decide/Assign/Review
CSM – Cabin Service Manager
DOC – Designated Operating Coverage
CSS – Cabin Service Supervisor
DOW – Dry Operating Weight
CTC – British Integrated Flight Training
Organisation EASA – European Aviation Safety Agency

CTC – Chief Training Captain EAT – Estimated Approach Time

CTOT – Calculated Take Off Time EET – Estimated Elapsed Time

CTR – Control Zone EFB – Electronic Flight Bag

CTZ – Control Zone EFIS – Electronic Flight Information System

CVR – Cockpit Voice Recorder EGT – Exhaust Gas Temperature

CWS – Control Wheel Steering EGPWS – Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning

System
CX – Checks
EHSI – Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator
DA – Decision Altitude
ELT – Emergency Locator Transmitter
DALR – Dry Adiabatic Lapse Rate
EMB – Embraer
DC – Direct Current
EMR – Emergency
DEC – Direct Entry Captain
EPR – Engine Pressure Ratio
DER – Departure End (of the) Runway
ET – Elapsed Time
DG – Dangerous Goods
ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival
DH – Decision Height
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ETOPS – Extended-range Twin-engine FIR – Flight Information Region

Operational Performance Standards
FIS – Flight Information Service
ETOW – Estimated Take Off Weight
FMC – Flight Management Computer
ETP – Emergency Turn Procedure
FMS – Flight Management System
EZFW – Estimated Zero Fuel Weight
FNPT – Flight & Navigation Procedures Trainer
EZY – easyJet (ICAO Code)
FO – First Officer
FA – Flight Attendant
FOM – Fuel of Merit
FATPL – Frozen Air Transport Pilots Licence
FOD – Foreign Object Damage
FAA – Federal Aviation Administration
FPA – Flight Path Angle
FADEC – Full Authority Digital Engine Control
FPL – Filed Flight Plan
FAF – Final Approach Fix
FPM – Feet Per Minute
FAP – Final Approach Point
FPP – Future Flyer Programme
FAR – Fedral Aviation Regulation
FPT – Flat Panel Trainer
FAT – Final Approach Track
FR – Ryanair (IATA Code)
FBT – Fixed Based Trainer
FREQ – Frequency
FBW – Fly By Wire
FT – Flight Training
FCL – Flight Crew Licensing
FTE – Flight Training Europe, Jerez
FCOM – Flight Crew Operations Manual
FTO – Flight Training Organisation
FCTM – Flight Crew Training Manual
G – G-force
FD – Flight Director
GA – General Aviation
FDR – Flight Data Recorder
G/A – Go Around
FE – Flight Engineer
GAPAN – The Guild of Air Pilots & Air Navigators
FFS – Full Flight Simulator
GC – Great Circle
FI – Flight Instructor
GE – General Electric
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GENDEC – General Decleration HPT – High Pressure Turbine

GH – General Handling HSI – Horizontal Situation Indicator

GI – Ground Instructor HST – Hypersonic Transport

GND – Ground HUD – Head Up Display

GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite System HWC – Head Wing Component

GP – Glide Path HYD – Hydraulics

GP – Guidance Panel IAA – Irish Aviation Authority

GPA – Glide Path Angle IAC – Instrument Approach Chart

GPS – Global Positioning System IAP – Instrument Approach Procedure

GPWS – Ground Proximity Warning System IAF – Initial Approach Fix

GS – Ground School IALPA – Irish Airline Pilots Association

GS – Ground Speed IAP – Instrument Approach Procedure

GS – Glide Slope IAS – Indicated Air Speed

HDG – Heading IATA – International Air Transport Association

HEA – High Energy Approach ICAO – International Civil Aviation Organisation

HF – Human Factors IDG – Integrated Drive Generator

HF – High Frequency IFR – Instrument Flight Rules

HIALS – High Intensity Approach Lighting System ILS – Instrument Landing System

HIL – Hold Item List IMC – Instrument Meteorological Conditions

HoT – Head of Training INOP – Inoperative

HOT – Hold Over Time (Anti-icing) INS – Inertial Navigation System

HPA – Hectopascal IR – Instrument Rating

HP – Horse Power IRS – Inertial Reference System

HP – High Pressure IRST – Instrument Rating Skills Test

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IRU – Inertial Reference Unit LOC – Localiser

ISA – International Standard Atmosphere LOE – Line Orientated Exercise

ITCZ – Intertropical Convergence Zone LOFT – Line Oriented Flight Training

JAA – Joint Aviation Authorities LORAN – Long Range Navigation

JAR – Joint Aviation Requirements LNAV – Lateral Navigation

JFO – Junior First Officer LP – Low Pressure

JOC – Jet Orientation Course LPC – Line Proficiency Check

JS – Jump Seat LRU – Line Replaceable Unit

kHz – Kilohertz LSK – Line Select Key

KIAS – Knots Indicated Airspeed LSS – Local Speed of Sound

KM – Kilometres LST – Line Skills Test

KPH – Kilometres per hour LT – Line Training

KTS – Knots LT – Local Time

LCC – Low Cost Carrier/s LTC – Line Training Captain

LCK – Line Check LTP – Landing Threshold Point

LCTR – Locator LVL – Level

LD – Landing Distance LVP – Low Visibility Procedures

LDA – Landing Distance Available LW – Landing Weight

LDA – Low Drag Approach

LDR – Landing Distance Required

LG – Landing Gear

LHO – Live Human Organs

LHR – London Heathrow

LLZ – Localiser