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Aviation Acronyms Total Acronyms: 3573-152 (VFR): 3-152 (VFR Minimums)5 C'S: Cram, Climb, Clean, Cool, Call5 HAZARDOUS: Five Hazardous AttitudesA: Airbus DesignatorA TOMATO FLAMES: Altimeter, Tachometer, Oil pressure, Magnetic compass, Airspeed, Temperature, Oil temperature, Fuel, Landing gear, Anticollision, Manifold, ELT, SeatbeltsA/P: AutopilotA/S: AirspeedA/T: AutothrottleABCDE: Airspeed, Best place, Checklist, Declare, ExecuteABEAM: AbeamABM: AbeamAC: Advisory CircularsACARS: Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting SystemACFT: AircraftACP: Audio Control PanelACS: Airman Certification StandardsAD: Airworthiness DirectiveADF: Automatic Direction FinderADIRS: Air Data Inertial Reference SystemADIRU: Air Data Inertial Reference UnitADM: Aeronautical Decision-MakingADS-B: Automatic Dependent Surveillance-BroadcastAFM: Aircraft Flight ManualAFOB: Actual Fuel On BoardAFT: AfterAGI: Advanced Ground InstructorAGL: Above Ground LevelAIM: Aeronautical Information ManualAIP: Aeronautical Information PublicationAIRAC: Aeronautical Information Regulation and ControlAIRMET: Airmen's Meteorological InformationALFA: AALTN: AlternateAME: Aviation Medical ExaminerAMM: Aircraft Maintenance ManualANC: Aviate, Navigate, CommunicateANDS: Accelerate North, Decelerate SouthAOC: Airline Operations CenterAOPA: Aircraft Owners & Pilots AssociationAP: AutopilotAPCH: ApproachAPPR: ApproachAPU: Auxiliary Power UnitARR: ArrivalARROW: Airworthiness, Registration, Radio license, Operating handbook, Weight & balanceARTCC: Air Route Traffic Control CenterASEL: Airplane Single-Engine LandASI: Aviation Safety InspectorASOS: Automated Surface Observing SystemATA: Air Transport Association (ATA Chapters)ATC: Air Traffic ControlATIS: Automatic Terminal Information ServiceATP: Airline Transport PilotATPL: Airline Transport Pilot LicenseATSU: Air Traffic Services UnitAVG FF LBS/HR: Average Fuel Flow Pounds per HourAVG W/C: Average Wind ComponentAVG WIND: Average WindAWOS: Automated Weather Observing SystemB: Boeing DesignatorBARO: Barometric PressureBE: Beechcraft DesignatorBLOCK FUEL: Block FuelBRAVO: BC: Cessna DesignatorCAAAMRF: Approach Preparation ChecklistCAP: Civil Air PatrolCARGO: CargoCAS: Calibrated AirspeedCAS: Crew Alerting SystemCAVOK: Clouds and Visibility OKCDI: Course Deviation IndicatorCDL: Configuration Deviation ListCDM: Collaborative Decision MakingCDU: Control Display UnitCFI: Certificated Flight InstructorCFII: Certificated Flight Instructor - InstrumentCG: Center of GravityCHAPS: Clear, Heading, Altitude, Position, Set powerCHARLIE: CCHT: Cylinder Head TemperatureCI: Cost IndexCIGAR: Controls, Instruments, Gas, Attitude, RunupCPDLC: Controller-Pilot Data Link CommunicationsCPL: Commercial Pilot LicenseCRAFT: Clearance, Route, Altitude, Frequency, TransponderCRJ: Canadair Regional JetCRM: Crew Resource ManagementCTAF: Common Traffic Advisory FrequencyCTD: Crash to DesktopCoPS WARS: Weather Charts MnemonicDA: Decision AltitudeDCT: DirectDDG: Dispatch Deviation GuideDECIDE: Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, EvaluateDELTA: DDEP: DepartureDG: Directional GyroDH: Decision HeightDME: Distance Measuring EquipmentDPE: Designated Pilot ExaminerDU: Display UnitE6B: E6B Flight ComputerEAA: Experimental Aircraft AssociationEASA: European Union Aviation Safety AgencyECAM: Electronic Centralized Aircraft MonitorECHO: EEEC: Electronic Engine ControlEFB: Electronic Flight BagEFIS: Electronic Flight Instrument SystemEFOB: Estimated Fuel On BoardEGT: Exhaust Gas TemperatureEICAS: Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting SystemELT: Emergency Locator TransmitterEMB: Embraer DesignatorEST: EstimatedESTIMATED TOW: Estimated Takeoff WeightETA: Estimated Time of ArrivalETD: Estimated Time of DepartureF/A: Flight AttendantFAA: Federal Aviation AdministrationFACTS: Flaps, Aux fuel pump, Cowl flaps/Carb heat, Transponder, SwitchesFAR: Federal Aviation RegulationsFBO: Fixed-Base OperatorFCU: Flight Control UnitFD: Flight DirectorFDC: Flight Data CenterFINRES: Final ReservesFIR: Flight Information RegionFL: Flight LevelFLAPS (Night VFR): Fuses, Landing lights, Anticollision lights, Position lights, Source of electricityFLT: Flaps, Lights, Transponder/TrimFMA: Flight Mode AnnunciatorFMC: Flight Management ComputerFMC INFO: Flight Management Computer InformationFMGC: Flight Management and Guidance ComputerFMS: Flight Management SystemFO: First OfficerFORDEC: Facts, Options, Risks & Benefits, Decision, Execution, CheckFOXTROT: FFPL: Flight PlanFPM: Feet Per MinuteFPS: Frames Per SecondFPV: Flight Path VectorFSDO: Flight Standards District OfficeFSS: Flight Sim SupportFU: SmokeFUEL: FuelG: Gulfstream DesignatorGA: General AviationGBAS: Ground-Based Augmentation SystemGLUMPS: Gas, Lights, Under-carriage, Mixture, Props, SeatbeltGND DIST: Ground DistanceGNSS: Global Navigation Satellite SystemGOLF: GGPS: Global Positioning SystemGRABCARD: Required IFR Equipment MnemonicGS: Ground SpeedGS: Glide SlopeGUMPS: Gas, Under-carriage, Mixture, Props, SeatbeltHAMSACC: Holding, Altitude, Missed, Safety, Airspeed, Comms, ClimbHDG: HeadingHF: High FrequencyHIMS: Human Intervention Motivation StudyHOTEL: HHSI: Horizontal Situation IndicatorI'M SAFE: Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, EmotionIACRA: Integrated Airman Certification and Rating ApplicationIAF: Initial Approach FixIAS: Indicated AirspeedIATA: International Air Transport AssociationICAO: International Civil Aviation OrganizationIFR: Instrument Flight RulesILS: Instrument Landing SystemIMC: Instrument Meteorological ConditionsINDIA: IIOE: Initial Operating ExperienceIR: Instrument RatingITT: Interstage Turbine TemperatureJULIETT: JK: US Airport DesignatorKILO: KL/D: Lift-to-Drag RatioLAHSO: Land and Hold Short OperationsLAW: Landing Aircraft WeightLDG: LandingLDW: Landing WeightLIDO: Lateral Integrated Data OperationsLIMA: LLNAV: Lateral NavigationLOC: LocalizerLOD: Level of DetailLPA: Latino Pilots AssociationLPV: Localizer Performance with Vertical GuidanceLSK/RSK: Line Select Key (Left / Right)LTA: Lighter-Than-AirM: MinusMACH: Mach NumberMAX: MaximumMCD: Maintenance Control DispatchMCP: Mode Control PanelMCT: Minimum Control TimeMDA: Minimum Descent AltitudeME: Multi-EngineMEI: Multi-Engine InstructorMEL: Minimum Equipment ListMETAR: Meteorological Aerodrome ReportMFD: Multi-Function DisplayMIDGET: Mixture, Ignition, Doors, Gauges, Equipment, TransponderMIKE: MMIP: Main Instrument PanelMSFS: Microsoft Flight SimulatorMTOW: Maximum Takeoff WeightMX: MaintenanceMZFW: Maximum Zero Fuel WeightN: N-NumberND: Navigation DisplayNDB: Non-Directional BeaconNGPA: National Gay Pilots AssociationNIL: None (often used in remarks)NORDO: No RadioNOTAM: Notice to AirmenNOVEMBER: NNTSB: National Transportation Safety BoardNWKRAFT: Preflight Actions (91.103)NWS: National Weather ServiceOAT: Outside Air TemperatureOBAP: Organization of Black Aerospace ProfessionalsOEM: Original Equipment ManufacturerOEW: Operating Empty WeightOSCAR: OP: PlusP3D: Prepar3DPA: Piper DesignatorPAINT: Icing Avoidance MnemonicPAPA: Professional Asian Pilots AssociationPAPA: PPAPI: Precision Approach Path IndicatorPARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite, Elevator forwardPAX: PassengersPBD: Place/Bearing/DistancePBN: Performance-Based NavigationPDC: Pre-Departure ClearancePDID: Property Damage, Injury, or DeathPFD: Primary Flight DisplayPIC: Pilot in CommandPIREP: Pilot ReportPOH: Pilot's Operating HandbookPPL: Private Pilot LicensePTT: Push-To-TalkQFE: Air Pressure at Airport ElevationQNE: Standard Pressure SettingQNH: Altimeter SettingQRH: Quick Reference HandbookQUEBEC: QR-ATP: Restricted-privileges Airline Transport PilotRA: Radio AltimeterRAIM: Receiver Autonomous Integrity MonitoringRAT: Ram Air TurbineRAT: Ram Air TemperatureRMI: Radio Magnetic IndicatorRNAV: Area NavigationRNP: Required Navigation PerformanceRNP: Required Navigation PerformanceROMEO: RRTE: RouteRTOW: Regulated Take-Off WeightRVR: Runway Visual RangeRVSM: Reduced Vertical Separation MinimumSACrED WiNd: Weather Briefing ElementsSAFETY: Seat belts, Air vents, Fire extinguisher, Emergency exits, Traffic/Talking, Your questionsSAR: Search And RescueSASL: Simple Authentication and Security LayerSAT: Static Air TemperatureSBAS: Satellite-Based Augmentation SystemSE: Single-EngineSHR: Shear (Wind Shear)SIC: Second-in-CommandSIDS: Standard Instrument DeparturesSIERRA: SSIGMET: Significant Meteorological InformationSLIM: Switches, Lean, Ignition, MasterSOP: Standard Operating ProceduresSOS: Sisters of the SkiesSPD: SpeedSTAB TRIM: Stabilizer TrimSTARS: Standard Terminal Arrival RoutesSTOL: Short Take-Off and LandingTAF: Terminal Aerodrome ForecastTANGO: TTAS: True Air SpeedTAT: Total Air TemperatureTAWS: Terrain Awareness and Warning SystemTAXI: Taxi TimeTCAS: Traffic Collision Avoidance SystemTEAM: Transfer, Eliminate, Accept, MitigateTFR: Temporary Flight RestrictionTIT: Turbine Inlet TemperatureTMA: Terminal Maneuvering AreaTOC: Top of ClimbTOD: Top of DescentTOW: Takeoff WeightTRACON: Terminal Radar Approach ControlTRIP: Trip FuelTSO: Technical Standard OrderTT: Total TimeUAS: Unmanned Aerial SystemsUHF: Ultra High FrequencyUNICOM: Universal CommunicationsUNIFORM: UUNOS: Undershoot North, Overshoot SouthUTC: Universal Coordinated TimeV: Velocity (V-Speeds)V1: Takeoff Decision SpeedV2: Takeoff Safety SpeedVASEL: Vertical Altitude SelectVASI: Visual Approach Slope IndicatorVATL: Vertical Altitude HoldVFLC: Vertical Flight Level ChangeVFR: Visual Flight RulesVHF: Very High FrequencyVICTOR: VVMC: Visual Meteorological ConditionsVMCA: Minimum Control Speed (Air)VMCG: Minimum Control Speed (Ground)VNAV: Vertical NavigationVOR: VHF Omnidirectional RangeVPHT: Vertical PathVSD: Vertical Situation DisplayVTOL: Vertical Take-Off & LandingVa: Maneuvering SpeedVfe: Maximum Flap Extended SpeedVne: Never Exceed SpeedVno: Maximum Structural Cruising SpeedVr: Rotation SpeedVref: Reference Landing SpeedVs: Stall Speed (Clean)Vso: Stall Speed (Landing)Vx: Best Angle of Climb SpeedVy: Best Rate of Climb SpeedW/B: Weight and BalanceWAAS: Wide Area Augmentation SystemWAC: World Aeronautical ChartWAI: Women in Aviation, InternationalWARN: Weather, Approach brief, Radios, NavigationWHISKEY: WWOW: Weight on WheelsWPT: WaypointWST: Convective SIGMETWX: WeatherX-RAY: XXPDR: TransponderXTK: Cross Track ErrorYANKEE: YZ: Zulu Time (UTC)ZFW: Zero Fuel WeightZULU: Z
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