6 Questions
The ______ is short for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
ADS-B
A ______ is a person responsible for conducting medical examinations for pilots
AME
The ______ is a system used for navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management
CNS/ATM
A ______ is a person who holds a license to fly an airplane
ATPL
The ______ is a system used for precision approach and landing
ILS
The ______ is a global navigation system used in aviation
GPS
Study Notes
Aviation Definitions
- ADS-B stands for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast.
- AIP is the abbreviation for Aeronautical Information Publication.
- AME represents Aviation Medical Examiner.
- AMS stands for Aviation Maintenance Specialist.
- AMT is the abbreviation for Aviation Maintenance Technician.
- AS stands for Airship.
- ATCO is the abbreviation for Air Traffic Controller.
- ATS stands for Air Traffic Control Service.
- ATSEP represents Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel.
- ATPL stands for Airline Transport Pilot License.
Air Traffic and Navigation
- CAT II/III refers to Category II/III.
- CNS/ATM stands for Communications, Navigation, Surveillance Air Traffic Management.
- CPL is the abbreviation for Commercial Pilot License.
- CRM represents Crew Resource Management.
- DME stands for Distance Measuring Equipment.
- GBAS is the abbreviation for Ground-Based Augmentation System.
- GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System.
- GPS stands for Global Positioning System.
- ILS stands for Instrument Landing System.
Aviation Roles and Certifications
- AME is the certification for Aviation Medical Examiner.
- AMT is the certification for Aviation Maintenance Technician.
- ATCO is the certification for Air Traffic Controller.
- ATSEP is the certification for Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel.
- ATPL is the certification for Airline Transport Pilot License.
- CRM is the certification for Crew Resource Management.
- DFEE is the certification for Designated Flight Engineer Examiner.
- DFNE is the certification for Designated Flight Navigator Examiner.
- FE is the certification for Flight Engineer.
- Fl is the certification for Flight Instructor.
- FN is the certification for Flight Navigator.
- FOO is the certification for Flight Operations Officer.
- IA is the certification for Inspection Authorization.
Aviation Vehicles and Operations
- Aeronautical vehicles include Airplane, Airship, Balloon, Glider, Helicopter, and MPA (Multi-pilot Airplane).
- MPA stands for Multi-pilot Airplane.
- MPH stands for Multi-pilot Helicopter.
- IFR stands for Instrument Flight Rules.
- ICAO is the abbreviation for International Civil Aviation Organization.
Test your knowledge of aviation terminology with this quiz on acronyms and abbreviations used in the industry. From ADS-B to ATPL, see how well you can identify these important terms. Improve your understanding of aviation concepts and terminology.
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