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.
Flashcards
123
Students
5
Language
English
Category
Traffic
Level
Other
Created / Updated
07.10.2016 / 01.10.2026

Flashcards

HSI

Cockpit instrument for navigation, showing the flight direction (Horizontal Situation Indicator)

IAW

In Accordance With...

ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization

IFF

Identification Friend-Foe

IFR

Intrument Flight Rules

IGS

Instrumend Guidance System

IIMC

Inadvertent IMC

ILS

Instrument Landing System

IMC

Instrument Meteorological Conditions

IN

Information

INS

Inertial Navigation System (Trägheits-Navigationssystem)

ISA

Internationl Standard Atmosphere

KOMSYS

Communication system and component of FLORAKO

kts

Knots

LLZ

Localizer

LO

Low

LOC

Airbase Locarno

LTDB

Lufttransportdienst des Bundes

LVP

Low Visibility Procedures

MACRAS

Military ATS Chart for Restricted Air Space

MDA

Minimum Decision Altitude

MEA

Minimum En-route Altitude

MEI

Airbase Meiringen

MET

Meteorological

METAR

METeorological, Aerodrome Report, aviation routine meteorological report

MIL

Military

MNM

Minimum

MOCA

Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude

MORA

Minimum Off-Route Altitude

MSA

Minimum Safe Altitude

MTCA

Minimum Terrain Clearance Altitude

NAV

Navigation

NDB

Non Directional Beacon

NIL

none

NM

Nautical Miles

NOMIL

Notice to Military aviation

OAT

Operational Air Traffic (flights which do not comply with rules stated for GAT and for which rules and procedures have been specified by appropriate national authority Air Force, Test Flightes etc.)

OEI

One Engine Inoperative

OM

Skyguide military operations

OM A-D

Operations Manual Swiss Air Force, consisting of parts A, B, C and D

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