Glossary
85A
ADS-B
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
Affirm
Phraseology
AIRMET
Airmen's Meteorological Information
Airway
Airspace
ATC
Air Traffic Control
ATIS
Automatic Terminal Information Service
ATPL
Airline Transport Pilot Licence
C
Callsign
Phraseology
CAVOK
Cloud And Visibility OK
Clearance
Procedures
CPL
Commercial Pilot Licence
CTR
Control Zone
I
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
IFR
Instrument Flight Rules
ILS
Instrument Landing System
ISA
International Standard Atmosphere
M
Mayday
Phraseology
METAR
Meteorological Aerodrome Report
Missed approach
Procedures
Mode S
Equipment
MSL / AGL
Mean Sea Level / Above Ground Level
P
Pan-Pan
Phraseology
PAPI
Precision Approach Path Indicator
PIC
Pilot in Command
PPL
Private Pilot Licence
PTT
Push-to-talk
R
Radial
Navigation
Readback
Phraseology
RNAV
Area Navigation
Roger
Phraseology
Runway incursion
Procedures
RVR
Runway Visual Range
S
Say again
Phraseology
SIGMET
Significant Meteorological Information
Squawk
Phraseology
Squawk codes 7500/7600/7700
Equipment
Standby
Phraseology
T
TAF
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
TCAS
Traffic Collision Avoidance System
TMA
Terminal Control Area
Touch-and-go
Procedures
Track
Navigation
Transponder
Equipment
Callsign
PhraseologyThe identifier you use on the radio, e.g. an aircraft registration (“OE-ABC”) or an airline/flight (“Speedbird 123”). Controllers address you by your callsign.
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