(A)

aeroplane

(H)

helicopter

(G)

gyroplane

A/C

aircraft

ACAS

airborne collision avoidance system

AD

airworthiness directive

AIS

aeronautical information services

AM

accountable manager

AeMC

aero-medical centre

AMC

acceptable means of compliance

AME

aero-medical examiner

APP

approach

APU

auxiliary power unit

ARA

authority requirements for aircrew

ATC

air traffic control

ATO

approved training organisation

ATPL

airline transport pilot licence

BITD

basic instrument training device

BPL

balloon pilot licence

bpm

beats per minute

CAT

category

CBT

computer-based training

CC

cabin crew

CFI

chief flying instructor

cm

centimetres

CM

compliance monitoring

CMP

compliance-monitoring programme

CMS

compliance-monitoring system

COP

code of practice

CPL

commercial pilot licence

CRM

crew resource management

CS

certification specifications

CS-FSTD(A)

Certification Specifications for aeroplane flight simulation training devices

CS-FSTD(H)

Certification Specifications for helicopter flight simulation training devices

CTKI

chief theoretical-knowledge instructor

dB

decibel

DG

dangerous goods

DH

decision height

DPATO

defined point after take-off

DPBL

decision point before landing

EC

European Community

ECG

electrocardiogram

ENT

ear, nose and throat

EOG

electro-oculography

ERP

emergency response plan

ETOPS

extended-range operations with twin-engined aeroplanes

FANS

future air navigation system

FATO

final approach and take-off area

FD

flight director

FEV1

forced expiratory volume in 1 second

FFS

full flight simulator

FMGC

flight management and guidance computer

FMS

flight management system

FNPT

flight navigation and procedures trainer

FSTD

flight simulation training device

ft

feet

FTD

flight training device

FTI

flight test instructor

FVC

forced vital capacity

GM

guidance material

GMP

general medical practitioner

GPL

gyroplane pilot licence

GPS

global positioning system

HEMS

helicopter emergency medical service

HF

human factors

Hg

mercury

HHO

helicopter hoist operation

HT

head of training

Hz

Hertz

IATA

International Air Transport Association

ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization

IFR

instrument flight rules

IGE

in-ground effect

ILS

instrument landing system

IMC

instrument meteorological conditions

IOS

instructor operating station

IR

instrument rating

kg

kilogram

LAPL

light aircraft pilot licence

LDP

landing decision point

LIFUS

line flying under supervision

LVO

low-visibility operation

LVTO

low visibility take-off

MCC

multi-crew cooperation

MMEL

master minimum equipment list

MPA

multi-pilot aeroplane

MPL

multi-crew pilot licence

NVIS

night vision imaging system

m

metre

mm

millimetre

OGE

out-of-ground effect

OPC

operator proficiency check

ORA

organisation requirements for aircrew

ORO

organisation requirements for air operations

OSD

operational suitability data

OTD

other training device

PBN

performance-based navigation

PF

pilot flying

PIC

pilot-in-command

PM

pilot monitoring

POM

proof of match

PPL

private pilot licence

QTG

qualification test guide

ROD

rate of descent

RVR

runway visual range

RWY

runway

SMM

safety management manual

SOP

standard operating procedure

SPL

sailplane pilot licence

TAWS

terrain avoidance and warning system

TDP

take-off decision point

TRE

type rating examiner

TRI

type rating instructor

TWY

taxiway

VDR

validation data road map

VFR

visual flight rules

ZFTT

zero-flight-time training