key terms Flashcards
key terms (32 cards)
AC
advisory circular. An informational bulletin
AGL
Above ground level. Altitude relative to existing ground level
ATC
Air traffic control. Support system that supplies traffic control and ancillary services
ASOS
automated surface observation system. Collects data on surface conditions.
AWOS
automated weather observing station. Automated station for forecast data collection
Class
Designation of airspace that determine flight rules and control
Control station
the apparatus used to control a drone from the ground.
Controlled airspace
regulated airspace that may restrict traffic and use
Corrective lenses
eyeglasses or contact lenses
FAA
Federation Aviation Administration overseas US aviation concerns and airspace.
Flight crew
optional staff, such as visual observers, who will assist pilot during ops
IFR
instrument flight rules. In use when pilots are guided by instrumentation.
KT
one knot equals 1.15 miles per hr
METAR
meteorological aerodrome report gives surface conditions at an airport.
MSL
Mean sea level. Avarage level of the ocean’s surface.
NAS
National airspace system. Airpspace within the US borders plus 12 miles from the coast
NM
nautical mile. Approximately 1.15 miles
NOTAM
Notice to airmen. Temporary or interim bulletin providing important advisory
PIC
pilot in command. The certified pilot responsible for drone flight operations.
SIGMET
significant meteorlogical event. Important weather advisory.
SM
Statute mile. One standard mile. 5280 feet or 1760 yards.
sUA
Small unmanned aircraft. A drone under 14 CFR part 107
sUAS
Small unmanned aircraft system. A drone and its controlled system
TAC
Terminal aeronautical chart. A navigational chart for area surrounding an airport.
