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What does the abbreviation 'ADS-B' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'ADS-B' stand for?
Which abbreviation refers to the 'Automated Weather Observation System'?
Which abbreviation refers to the 'Automated Weather Observation System'?
What does 'CFR' stand for in aeronautical terms?
What does 'CFR' stand for in aeronautical terms?
What does the abbreviation 'ATC' represent?
What does the abbreviation 'ATC' represent?
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Which abbreviation stands for 'Approach Light System'?
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Study Notes
Air Traffic Control Acronyms
- AA - Approach Assistant
- AC - Approach Control
- ADS-B - Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
- AFAS - Airfield Automation System
- AFI - Air Force Instruction
- AFMAN - Air Force Manual
- AGL - Above Ground Level
- AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual
- AIR EVAC - Air Evacuation
- ALNOT - Alert Notice
- ALS - Approach Light System
- AM - Airfield Management
- AMOPS - Airfield Management Operations
- 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
Other Acronyms:
- CBR - Controller Being Relieved
- CCLTR - Chief Controller
- CD - Clearance Delivery
- CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
- CMA - Controlled Movement
- CRM - Crew Resource Management
- CTO - Control Tower Operator
- CTRD - Certified Tower Radar Display
- CWW - Cooperative Weather Watch
- DALR - Digital Audio Legal Recorder
- DBRITE - Digital Bright Radar Indicator Tower Equipment
- DEN - Domestic Events Network
- 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 Aviation Regulation
- FD - Flight Data
- FL - Flight Level
- FLIPS - Flight Publications
- FSS - Flight Service Station
- GC - Ground Control
- GPS - Global Positioning System
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Test your knowledge of air traffic control acronyms with this quiz. From ADS-B to ATC, dive into the essential terms used by air traffic professionals. Perfect for students and aviation enthusiasts alike!
