MILPORT - ABB

MILPORT - Abbreviations

MILPORT - Abbreviations


Angela Kopp
This flashcard set delves into the intricacies of aviation and air traffic management, covering topics like radar systems, navigation, and flight procedures. It explores key concepts such as approach systems, altitude measurements, and air traffic control, providing essential knowledge for pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation enthusiasts. The set includes detailed information on military and civil aviation, making it a valuable resource for those involved in or studying the field.
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07.10.2016 / 01.10.2026

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A/A

Air-to-Air refueling

AOB

Angle Of Bank

ADDC

Air Defense and Direction Center

ADF

Automatic Direction Finder

AFIS

Aerodrome Flight Information Service

AIP

Aeronautical Information Publication

ALP

Helicopter base Alpnach

ALT

Altitude

APCH

Approach

ATC

Air Traffic Control

ATCO

Air Traffic Controller

ATMM

Air Traffic Management Manual Switzerland

ATS

Air Traffic Services

CFO

Chief Flight Operation

CIV

Civil

CTR

Control Zone

DA

Decision Altitude

DH

Decision Height

DUB

Military airbase Dübendorf

EET

Estimated Elapsed Time

EINA

Self-contained approach procedure for military aircraft (EIgenNAvigation)

EMERG

Emergency

EMM

Military airbase Emmen

ETA

Estimated Time of Arrival

EUR

European Region

FAF

Final Approach Fix

FAP

Final Approach Point

FIC

Flight Information Centre

FIR

Flight Information Region

FL

Flight Level

FLORAKO

Radar framework of the Swiss Air Force, including radar sites, direction centers, computer systems and communication networks.

FLORES

Radar array and component of FLORAKO (FLORIDA Radar Ersatz)

FLUR

Surveillance radar installed on some military airbases (Flughplatz-Radar)

ft

feet

GAT

General Air Traffic (rules and procedures according ICAO and/or national civial aviation authority)

GCA

Ground Controlled Approach or Ground Controlled Approach System

GCI

Ground Controlled Intercept

GPS

Global Positioning System

HI

High

hPa

Hectopascal, a unit used for pressure measuring

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