AVIATION ACRONYMS AND AFE – Above Field Elevation

ABBREVIATIONS
AGL – Above Ground Level
AA – Acceleration Altitude
AH – Artificial Horizon
A/A – Air to Air
AI – Altitude Indication
AA – Anti Aircraft
AIP – Aeronautical Information
AA – American Airlines
Publication
AAIB – Air Accident Investigation Branch
ALS – Approach Lighting System
AAL – Above Aerodrome Level
ALT – Altitude
ALPHA – Angle of Attack
AMSL – Above Mean Sea Level
AB – Auto Brake
AoA – Angle of Attack
ABP – Able Bodied Passengers
AOC – Air Operators Certificate
AC – Alternating Current
AOG – Aircraft on Ground
A/C – Aircraft
AOM – Airport Operating Minima
ACARS – Aircraft Communication
AP – Auto Pilot
Addressing and Reporting System
AP – Aeroplane
ACN – Aircraft Classification Number
APP – Approach
ACP – Auto Control Panel
APT – Airport
AD – Airworthiness Directive
APU – Auxiliary Power Unit
ADC – Air Data Computer
ANC – Aviate Navigate Communicate
ADF – Automatic Direction Finder
ANP – Actual Navigation Performance
ADI – Attitude Director Indicator
AR – Aspect Ratio
ADU – Air Data Unit
ARP – Aerodrome Reference Point
ASDA – Accelerate Stop Distance BALPA – British Airline Pilots
Available Association

ASI – Airspeed Indicator BT – Backtrack

ASL – Above Sea Level BCS – Back Course (ILS)

ASR – Airport Surveillance Radar BPR – By-Pass Ratio

ASR – Air Safety Report BRK – Brookfield

AT – Auto Throttle BST – British Summer Time

ATA – Air Transport Association CA – Critical Area (ILS)

ATC – Air Traffic Control CAA – Civil Aviation Authority

ATC – Air Training Corps CAE – A flight training organisation

(OAA)
ATIS – Automatic Terminal Information
Service CAS – Calibrated Air Speed

ATM – Air Traffic Management CAT – Category (ILS)

ATP – Airline Transport Pilot CAT – Clear Air Turbulence

ATS – Air Traffic Service CAVOK – Ceiling and Visibility OK

ATPL – Air Transport Pilots Licence CB – Circuit Breaker

ATZ – Air Traffic Zone CB – Cumulonimbus

BA – Braking Action CBT – Computer Based Training

BA – British Airways CC – Cabin Crew

BAA – British Airport Authority CC – Crew Control

BAA – Baltic Aviation Academy CC – Company Council (BALPA Related)

BACF – British Airways Cityflyer CDA – Continuous Descent Approach

CDFA – Continuous Descent Final CRMI – Crew Resource Management
Approach Instructor

CDI – Course Deviation Indicator CRZ – Cruise

CDU – Control Display Unit CSM – Cabin Service Manager

CFI – Chief Flying Instructor CSS – Cabin Service Supervisor

CFIT – Controlled Flight into Terrain CTC – British Integrated Flight Training
Organisation
CGI – Chief Ground Instructor
CTC – Chief Training Captain
CL – Center Line
CTOT – Calculated Take Off Time
CLB – Climb
CTR – Control Zone
CMD – Command
CTZ – Control Zone
CMV – Converted Meteorological
Visibility CVR – Cockpit Voice Recorder

COBT – Calculated Off Block Time CWS – Control Wheel Steering

CoG – Centre of Gravity CX – Checks

CON – Contingency Fuel DA – Decision Altitude

CON – Max Continuos Thrust DALR – Dry Adiabatic Lapse Rate

CP – Chief Pilot / Cadet Program / Cadet DC – Direct Current

Pilot
DEC – Direct Entry Captain
CP – Critical Point
DER – Departure End (of the) Runway
CPL – Commercial Pilots Licence
DG – Dangerous Goods
CPT – Captain
DH – Decision Height
CRM – Crew Resource Management
DI – Direction Indicator
DIV – Diversion EMR – Emergency

DLR – Aptitude Testing Used by EPR – Engine Pressure Ratio

Lufthansa
ET – Elapsed Time
DME – Distance Measuring Equipment
ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival
DNF – Did Not Fly
ETOPS – Extended-range Twin-engine
DODAR – Operational Performance Standards
Diagnose/Options/Decide/Assign/Review
ETOW – Estimated Take Off Weight
DOC – Designated Operating Coverage
ETP – Emergency Turn Procedure
DOW – Dry Operating Weight
EZFW – Estimated Zero Fuel Weight
EASA – European Aviation Safety
EZY – easyJet (ICAO Code)
Agency
FA – Flight Attendant
EAT – Estimated Approach Time
FATPL – Frozen Air Transport Pilots
EET – Estimated Elapsed Time
Licence
EFB – Electronic Flight Bag
FAA – Federal Aviation Administration
EFIS – Electronic Flight Information
FADEC – Full Authority Digital Engine
System
Control
EGT – Exhaust Gas Temperature
FAF – Final Approach Fix
EGPWS – Enhanced Ground Proximity
FAP – Final Approach Point
Warning System
FAR – Fedral Aviation Regulation
EHSI – Electronic Horizontal Situation
Indicator FAT – Final Approach Track

ELT – Emergency Locator Transmitter FBT – Fixed Based Trainer

EMB – Embraer FBW – Fly By Wire

FCL – Flight Crew Licensing
FCOM – Flight Crew Operations Manual
FCTM – Flight Crew Training Manual
FD – Flight Director
FDR – Flight Data Recorder
FE – Flight Engineer
FFS – Full Flight Simulator
FI – Flight Instructor
FIR – Flight Information Region
FIS – Flight Information Service
FMC – Flight Management Computer
FMS – Flight Management System
FNPT – Flight & Navigation Procedures
Trainer
FO – First Officer
FOM – Fuel of Merit
FOD – Foreign Object Damage
FPA – Flight Path Angle
FPL – Filed Flight Plan
FPM – Feet Per Minute
FPP – Future Flyer Programme
FPT – Flat Panel Trainer
FR – Ryanair (IATA Code)
FREQ – Frequency
FT – Flight Training
FTE – Flight Training Europe, Jerez
FTO – Flight Training Organisation
G – G-force
GA – General Aviation
G/A – Go Around
GAPAN – The Guild of Air Pilots & Air
Navigators
GC – Great Circle
GE – General Electric
GENDEC – General Decleration
GH – General Handling
GI – Ground Instructor
GND – Ground
GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite
System
GP – Glide Path
GP – Guidance Panel
GPA – Glide Path Angle
GPS – Global Positioning System
GPWS – Ground Proximity Warning HYD – Hydraulics
System
IAA – Irish Aviation Authority
GS – Ground School
IAC – Instrument Approach Chart
GS – Ground Speed
IAP – Instrument Approach Procedure
GS – Glide Slope
IAF – Initial Approach Fix
HDG – Heading
IALPA – Irish Airline Pilots Association
HEA – High Energy Approach
IAP – Instrument Approach Procedure
HF – Human Factors
IAS – Indicated Air Speed
HF – High Frequency
IATA – International Air Transport
HIALS – High Intensity Approach Association
Lighting System
ICAO – International Civil Aviation
HIL – Hold Item List Organisation

HoT – Head of Training IDG – Integrated Drive Generator

HOT – Hold Over Time (Anti-icing) IFR – Instrument Flight Rules

HPA – Hectopascal ILS – Instrument Landing System

HP – Horse Power IMC – Instrument Meteorological

Conditions
HP – High Pressure
INOP – Inoperative
HPT – High Pressure Turbine
INS – Inertial Navigation System
HSI – Horizontal Situation Indicator
IR – Instrument Rating
HST – Hypersonic Transport
IRS – Inertial Reference System
HUD – Head Up Display
IRST – Instrument Rating Skills Test
HWC – Head Wing Component
IRU – Inertial Reference Unit LHO – Live Human Organs

ISA – International Standard Atmosphere LHR – London Heathrow

ITCZ – Intertropical Convergence Zone LLZ – Localiser

JAA – Joint Aviation Authorities LOC – Localiser

JAR – Joint Aviation Requirements LOE – Line Orientated Exercise

JFO – Junior First Officer LOFT – Line Oriented Flight Training

JOC – Jet Orientation Course LORAN – Long Range Navigation

JS – Jump Seat LNAV – Lateral Navigation

kHz – Kilohertz LP – Low Pressure

KIAS – Knots Indicated Airspeed LPC – Line Proficiency Check

KM – Kilometres LRU – Line Replaceable Unit

KPH – Kilometres per hour LSK – Line Select Key

KTS – Knots LSS – Local Speed of Sound

LCC – Low Cost Carrier/s LST – Line Skills Test

LCK – Line Check LT – Line Training

LCTR – Locator LT – Local Time

LD – Landing Distance LTC – Line Training Captain

LDA – Landing Distance Available LTP – Landing Threshold Point

LDA – Low Drag Approach LVL – Level

LDR – Landing Distance Required LVP – Low Visibility Procedures

LG – Landing Gear LW – Landing Weight

MAA – Military Aviation Authority
MAA – Missed Approach Altitude
MAC – Mean Aerodyanamic Chord
MACG – Missed Approach Climb
Gradient
MAP – Missed Approach Point
MATZ – Military Air Traffic Zone
MCC – Multi Crew Cooperation Course
MCP – Mode Control Panel
MCRIT – Critical Mach Number
MCT – Maximum Continuous Thrust
MDA – Minimum Decent Altitude
MDH – Minimum Decent Height
ME – Multi Engine
MEA – Minimum Enroute Altitude
MEL – Minimum Equipment List
MMEL – Master Minimum Equipment
List
MEP – Multi Engine Piston
MET – Meteorological
METAR – Meteorological Aerodrome
Report
MFRA – Minimum Flap Retraction
Altitude
MLM – Maximum Landing Mass
MLS – Microwave Landing System
MLW – Maximum Landing Weight
MM – Middle Marker
MMO – Maximum Mach Number
MOC – Minimum Obstacle Clearance
MOR – Mandatory Occurance Report
MORA – Minimum En-route Altitude
MPA – Multi Pilot Aircraft
MPL – Multi-Crew Pilots Licence
MPS – Meters Per Second
MRW – Maximum Ramp Weight
MSA – Minimum Sector/Safe Altitude
MSL – Mean Sea Level
MTOW – Maximum Take Off Weight
MZFW – Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
N1 – Low Pressure Compressor Speed
N2 – High Pressure Compressor Speed
NADP – Noise Abatement Departure
Procedure (1 or 2)
NATS – National Air Traffic Service OBS – Omni Bearing Selector

NAV – Navigation OC – Operations Control

ND – Navigation Display OCA – Obstacle Clearance Altitude

NDB – Non Directional Beacon OCC – Operators Conversion Course

NG – Next Generation OCH – Obstacle Clearance Height

Nigel – A British Airways Pilot (Slang) OEA – One Engine Approach

NM – Nautical Mile OEI – One Engine Inoperative

No1 – Number One (Senior Cabin Crew OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer
Member)
OFP – Operational Flight Plan
NOTAM – Notice to Airmen
OM – Operations Manual
NOTECH – Non Technical Skills
OM – Outer Marker
NPA – Non Precision Approach
OPC – Operator Proficiency Check
NPPL – National Private Pilots Licence
OTP – On Time Performance
NSC – No Significant Cloud
OTS – Out of Service
NTS – Non Technical Skills
QTY – Quantity
NTSB – National Transportation Safety
OW – Operational Weight
Board
OXY – Oxygen
NWS – Nose Wheel Steering
O2 – Oxygen
OAA – Oxford Aviation Academy (UK
Integrated School) PA – Public/Passenger Announcement

OAT – Outside Air Temperature Packs – Air Conditioning Units

OB – Off/On Blocks PANS-OPS – Procedures for Air

Navigation Services
PAPI – Precision Approach Path Indicator PSI – Pressure per square inch

PAR – Precision Approach Radar PSR – Point of safe return

PAX – Passenger/s PSR – Purser (No 1 Cabin Crew)

PT – Progress Test
PCN – Pavement Classification Number
PTT – Push to Talk
PET – Point Of Equal Time
PUT – Pilot Under Training
PF – Pilot Flying
QDM – Magnetic heading to a station
PFD – Primary Flight Display
QDR – Magnetic Bearing from a station
PFL – Practice Forced Landing
QFE – Field Elevation (Pressure Setting)
PIC – Pilot in Command
QNH – Regional Pressure Setting
PICUS – Pilot in Command Under
Supervision QRA – Quick Reaction Alert

PIO – Pilot Induced Oscillations QRH – Quick Reference Handbook

PIREP – Pilot Report RA – Radio Altimeter

PoB – Passengers on Board RA – Radio Altitude

PoF – Principles of Flight RA – Resolution Advisory

POH – Pilot’s Operating Handbook RADAR – Radio Detection and Ranging

PM – Pilot Monitoring RAF – Royal Air Force

PNF – Pilot Not Flying RAS – Rectified Airspeed

PNR – Point of No Return RAT – Ram Air Turbine

PPL – Private Pilots Licence REL – Runway Edge Lights

PPR – Prior Permission Required RESA – Runway End Safety Area

PRNAV – Precision Area Navigation RET – Rapid Exit Taxiway

RMI – Radio Magnetic Indicator SFI – Synthetic Flight Instructor

RN – Royal Navy SFO – Senior First Officer

RNAV – Area Navigation SHF – Super High Frequency

RNP – Required Navigation Performance SIC – Second In Command

RPL – Repetitive Flight Plan SID – Standard Instrument Departure

RT – Radio Telephony SIGMET – Significant meteorological

advisory
RTO – Rejected Take Off
SLF – Self Loading Freight (Passengers)
RTS – Return to Stand
SLP – Speed Limit Point
RYR – Ryanair (ICAO Code)
SM – Statute Mile
RVR – Runway Visual Range
SMR – Surface Movement Radar
RVSM – Reduced Vertical Separation
Minima S/O – Second Officer

RW – Runway SOP’s – Standard Operating Procedures

RWY – Runway SOS – Save our Souls (Distress call)

SADLR – Saturated Adiabatic Lapse Rate SPIC – Student Pilot In Command

SAR – Search and Rescue SR – Sunrise

SAT – Saturated Air Temperature SRA – Surveillance Radar Approach

SCCM – Senior Cabin Crew Member SS – Sunset

SE – Single Engine SSR – Secondary Surveillance Radar

SELCAL – Selective Calling SST – Supersonic Transport

SEP – Single Engine Piston STA – Scheduled Time of Arrival

SEP – Safety and Emergency Procedures STAR – Standard Terminal Arrival Route
STD – Scheduled Time of Departure THLD – Thrust Hold

STD – Standard (Pressure Setting THR – Threshold

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TKI – Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
TA – Transition Altitude
TL – Transition Level
TA – Traffic Advisory
TLA – Thrust Lever Angle
TAA – Terminal Arrival Area
TMA – Terminal Manoeuvring Area
TACAN – Tactical Air Navigation
T/O – Take Off
TAF – Terminal Area Forecast
TO/GA – Take Off Go Around
TAF – Aerodrome Forecast
TOC – Take Off Configuration
TAS – True Airspeed
TOC – Top Of Climb
TAT – Total Air Temperature
TOD – Top Of Descent
TCA – Terminal Control Area
TODA – Take Off Distance Available
TCAS – Traffic Collision Avoidance
TORA – Take Off Run Available
System
TOW – Take Off Weight
TCH – Threshold Crossing Height
TP – Turbo Prop
TDZ – Touch Down Zone
TR – Type Rating
TECH – Technical
TRE – Type Rating Examiner
TEM – Threat and Error Management
TRI – Type Rating Instructor
TERPS – Terminal Procedures
TRTO – Type Rating Training
TFC – Traffic
Organisation
THOB – Total Heads On Board
TRU – Transformer Rectifier Unit
THLD – Threshold
TS – Thunderstorm
TT – Total Time VIP – Very Important Person

TTL – Total VIMD – Maximum Drag Speed

TWC – Tail Wind Component VLE – Maximum Landing Gear Extended

Speed
TWR – Tower
VMC – Visual Meteorological Conditions
TWY – Taxiway
VMCA – Minimum Control Speed
UA – Unusual Attitude
Airborne
UAS – University Air Squadron
VMCG – Minimum Control Speed
UAV – Unmanned Air Vehicles Ground

UFO – Unidentified Flying Object VMO – Maximum Indicated Airspeed

UHF – Ultra High Frequency VNAV – Vertical Navigation

UIR – Upper Flight Information Region VNE – Never Exceed Speed

U/S – Unserviceable VNO – Normal Operating Speed

USAF – United States Air Force VOLMET – Meterlogical Information In

Flight
UTC – Universal Co-ordinated Time
(Zulu) VOR – VHF Omni Directional Radio
Range
VA – Virgin Atlantic
VR – Rotate
VAAC – Volcanic Ash Advisory Center
VRB – Variable
VAC – Volcanic Approach Chart
VS – Vertical Speed
VASI – Vertical Approach Slope Indicator
VSI – Vertical Speed Indicator
VFE – Maximum Flap Extension Speed
VTOL – Vertical Take Off and Landing
VFR – Visual Flight Rules
VIP – Very Important Person
VHF – Very High Frequency
VV – Vertical Visability

VVIP – Very Very Important Person

VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed

VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed

WILCO – Will Comply

WIP – Work In Progress

WOCL – Window of Circadian Low

WPT – Way Point

WX – Weather

XPDR – Transponder

XWC – Cross Wind Component

Z – Zulu Time (Same as UTC and GMT)

ZFT – Zero Flight Time

ZFW – Zero Fuel Weight