For someone who like’s list, this one is a joy to read. All kidding aside, these will probably be on a test somewhere, so memorize them now and you will be prepared. Not wanting to be a pilot? you should still memorize them just in case you need to help a pilot. Since this originated from the Airplane Flying Handbook, I am just going in order. Enjoy.
- A & P – Airframe and Powerplant (license)
- ACS – Airman Certification Standards
- ADM – Aeronautical Decision Making
- ADs – Air worthiness Directives
- AFM – Airplane Flight Manual
- AFS – Flight Standards Service
- AGL – above ground level
- AIM – Aeronautical Information Manual (10-12-2017)
- AOA – area of attack
- ARTCCs – Air Route Traffic Control Centers
- ASIs – Aviation Safety Inspectors
- ASOS – Automated Surface Observing System
- ATC – Air Traffic Control
- ATIS – Automatic Terminal Information Service
- AWOS – Automated Weather Observation System
- BARO – Barometric Pressure (knob on electronic flight display)
- CFI – Certified Flight Instructor
- CFR – Code of Federal Regulations
- CG – Center of Gravity
- CRM – Cockpit Resource Management
- CTAF – common traffic advisory frequency
- CTIF – controlled flight into terrain
- DPE – Designated Pilot Examiner
- ELT – emergency locator transmitter
- FAA – Federal Aviation Administration
- FAR – Federal Aviation Regulations
- FITS – FAA/Industry Training Standards
- FPM – feet per minute
- FSDO – Flight Standards District Office
- IA – Inspection Authorization
- INOP – inoperative
- IRF – Instrument Flight Rules
- KOEL – Kinds of Operation Equipment List
- MEL – Minimum Equipment List
- MFD – Multi-function Display
- MSL – mean seal level
- NAS – National Airspace System
- NOTAMs – Notices To Airmen
- PAVE – Pilot – Aircraft – EnVironment – External pressures
- PFD – Primary Flight Display
- PIC – Pilot in Command
- PIM – Pilot’s Information Manual
- POH – Pilot’s Operating Handbook
- PTS – Practical Test Standards
- RM – Risk Management
- SLCA – Special Light Sport Aircraft
- SRM – Single Pilot Resource Management
- TCDS – Type Certificate Data Sheet
- TCO – training course outline
- TPA – Traffic Pattern Altitude
- VFR – Visual Flight Rules
- VMC – Visual Meterological Conditions
- VSI – vertical speed indicator