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What does the acronym ATC stand for?
What does the acronym ATC stand for?
Which of the following is a system used for measuring distance in aviation?
Which of the following is a system used for measuring distance in aviation?
What is the purpose of the FAA?
What is the purpose of the FAA?
Which acronym refers to a type of approach light system?
Which acronym refers to a type of approach light system?
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What does DH stand for in aviation terminology?
What does DH stand for in aviation terminology?
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Study Notes
Air Traffic Control Abbreviations
- AA: Approach Assistant
- CBR: Controller Being Relieved
- AC: Approach Control
- CCLTR: Chief Controller
- ADS-B: Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast
- CD: Clearance Delivery
- AFAS: Airfield Automation System
- CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
- AFI: Air Force Instruction
- СМА: Controlled Movement
- AFMAN: Air Force Manual
- CRM: Crew Resource Management
- СТО: Control Tower Operator
- AGL: Above Ground Level
- AIM: Aeronautical Information Manual
- CTRD: Certified Tower Radar Display
- CWW: Cooperative Weather Watch
- AIR EVAC: Air Evacuation
- ALNOT: Alert Notice
- DALR: Digital Audio Legal Recorder
- ALS: Approach Light System
- DBRITE: Digital Bright Radar Indicator Tower
- Equipment
- AM: Airfield Management
- DEN: Domestic Events Network
- AMOPS: Airfield Management Operations
- DH: Decision Height
- DME: Distance Measuring Equipment
- DoD: Department of Defense
- DP: Departure Procedure
- DVA: Diverse Vector Area
- DVRS: Digital Voice Recording System
- ELP: Emergency Landing Pattern
- FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
- FAAO: Federal Aviation Administration Order
- FAR: Federal Regulation
- FD: Flight Data
- FL: Flight Level
- FLIPS: Flight Publications
- FSS: Flight Service Station
- GC: Ground Control
- GPS: Global Positioning System
- AMOS: Automated Meteorological Observing System
- AO: Airfield Operations
- AOF/CC: Airfield Operations Flight Commander
- AOI: Airfield Operations Instruction
- AR: Arrival
- ARTCC: Air Route Traffic Control Center
- ASOS: Automated Surface Observing System
- ASR: Airport Surveillance Radar
- ATC: Air Traffic Control
- ATCALS: Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems
- ATCRBS: Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System
- ATCT: Air Traffic Control Tower
- ATIS: Automatic Terminal Information Service
- AWOS: Automated Weather Observation System
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Test your knowledge of essential abbreviations used in air traffic control. This quiz covers various terms, from approach control to crew resource management. Challenge yourself and see how familiar you are with the vocabulary of aviation safety and operations.
