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Post by jan_olieslagers »

In a recent thread, I was rather disturbed by following
LK is managed by EK.
What the heck does this mean? My best approximation would be IATA airline codes - but then IATA is not into aviation, it is into air travel. And I have a feeling there's a few people round here who forget this website is about aviation...

But on a general note, I humbly suggest abbreviations should always be explained , i.e.
LK (Bommerskonten VOR) is managed by EK (Bommerskonten Tower) .
Such a message would be clear to all and sundry.

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Post by SN30952 »

I was using LK to rhyme with EK.
The code for Sri Lankan is UL.
EK is the code for Emirates. That's the airline managing UL. The CEO is Mr Hill.
ElcoB wrote:
Is an aerial attack of an air base an incident?
For businessman, yes it is.
For other people it's called 'war'.
We could ask dear ElcoB to make us a lexicon of aviation terms and abbreviations.
The explanation of the words lexicon, aviation and abbreviations are to be found in dictionaries. :wink:
jan_olieslagers wrote:But on a general note, I humbly suggest abbreviations should always be explained , i.e.
LK (Bommerskonten VOR) is managed by EK (Bommerskonten Tower) .
Such a message would be clear to all and sundry.
But I could not find VOR, you must be a joker j_o. :lol:

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We could ask dear ElcoB to make us a lexicon of aviation terms and abbreviations.
Well, you asked for it.... and here we go with the first list for absolute beginners.
To motivate you; I can produce extra lists ( + 7000 items) but the webmaster may have objections. :?


ABV - above
AC - Advisory Circular
ACFT - Aircraft
AD - Airworthiness Directive
ADI - attitude direction indicator
ADF - automatic direction finder
ADIZ - air defense identification zone
A/FD - Airport/Facility Directory
AFM - Airplane Flight Manual
AFSS - Automated Flight Service Station
AGI - Advanced Ground Instructor
AGL - above ground level
AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual
AIRMET - Airman's Meteorological Info
ALS - approach light system
ALSF-1 - standard 2400' high-intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers (Category I configuration)
ALSF-2 - standard 2400' high-intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers (Category II configuration)
AME - aviation medical examiner
AMEL/S - airplane multi-engine land/sea
AOA - angle of attack
AOE - airport of entry
A&P - Airframe & Powerplant
APCH - approach
APU - auxiliary power unit
ARTC - air route traffic control
ARTCC - Air Route Traffic Control Center
ASL - above sea level (Canada)
ASOS - Automated Surface Observing System
ASR - airport surveillance radar
ASRS - Aviation Safety Reporting System
A/T - auto throttle
ATA - actual time of arrival
ATC - air traffic control
ATE - actual time enroute
ATIS - Automatic Terminal Info Service
ATP - Airline Transport Pilot
AWOS - Automatic Weather Observing System
BFR - Biennial Flight Review
BHP - Brake Horsepower
C - Celcius
CAS - calibrated airspeed
CAT II - Category II
CAVU - Ceiling and visibility unlimited
CDI - Course Deviation Indicator
CFI - Certificated Flight Instructor
CFIT - controlled flight into terrain
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
CG - center of gravity
CHT - cylinder head temperature
CO - carbon monoxide CO2 carbon dioxide
CONSOL or CONSOLAN - a low or medium frequency long range navigational aid
CONUS - Continental U.S.
COP - change over point
CRM - crew resource management
CTAF - common traffic advisory frequency
CVR - cockpit voice recorder
CWA - center weather advisory
DA - density altitude
DALR - dry adiabatic lapse rate
DF/Steer - direction finding/steering
DG - directional gyro, heading indicator
DH - decision height
DME - distance measuring equipment compatible with TACAN
DOT - Department of Transportation
DUAT(S) - Direct User Access Terminal (System)
DVFR - defense VFR
EAS - equivalent airspeed
EFAS - enroute flight advisory service
EFIS - electronic flight instrument system
EFC - expect further clearance
EGT - exhaust gas temperature
ELT - emergency locator transmitter
ETA - estimated time of arrival
ETE - estimated time enroute
F - Farenheit
FA - area forecast report
FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
FAF - final approach fix
FAR - Federal Aviation Regulation
FBO - fixed base operator
FCC - Federal Communications Commission
FD - winds aloft report
FDC - Flight Data Center (FAA)
FDR - flight data recorder
FE - flight engineer
FL - flight level
FM - fan marker
FMS - flight management system
FO - first officer
FOD - foreign object debris
FPM - feet per minute
FSDO - Flight Standards District Office (FAA)
FSS - flight service station
FYI - For your information
G - gravitational force
GA - general aviation
GMT - Greenwich Mean Time
GP - glide path/ GS slope
GPH - gallons per hour
GPS - global positioning system
GPU - ground power unit
GPWS - ground proximity warning system
HAA - height above airport
HAT - height above threshold
HF - high frequency
HIRL - high-intensity runway light system
HIWAS - Hazardous In-Flight Weather Advisory Service
HP - horsepower
HSI - horizontal situation indicator
HUD - heads-up display
IAF - initial approach fix
IAP - instrument approach procedure
IAS - indicated airspeed
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization.
IFR - instrument flight rules
IGI - Instrument Ground Instructor
ILS - instrument landing system
IM - ILS inner marker
IMC - instrument meterological conditions
INOP - inoperative
INS - intertial navigation system
INT - intersection
ISA - International Standard Atmosphere
IR - military training route - instrument
KIAS - Knots, Indicated Airspeed
KHZ - kilohertz
LAA - local airport advisory
LAAS - local area augmentation system (GPS)
LAHSO - land & hold short operations
LAT - latitude
LBS - pounds
LDA - localizer-type directional aid
LF - low frequency
LFR - low-frequency radio range
LLWS - low level wind shear
LLWAS - low level windshear alert system
LLZ - localizer
LMM - compass locator at middle marker
LNAV - lateral navigation
LOC - localizer
LOM - compass locator at outer marker
LONG - longitude
LOP - line of position
LORAN - long range radio aid to navigation
M - mach number
MAA - maximum authorized IFR altitude.
MALS - medium intensity approach light system.
MALSR - medium intensity approach light system with runway alignment indicator lights
MAP - missed approach point
MB - magnetic bearing
MCA - minimum crossing altitude
MDA - minimum descent altitude
MEA - minimum en route IFR altitude


MFD - multi-function display
MEI - multi engine instructor
MEL - minimum equipment list (91.213)
METAR - meteorological aerodrome report
MH - magnetic heading
MHZ - megahertz
MIRL - medium intensity runway lights
MM - ILS middle marker
MOA - military operations area
MOCA - minimum obstruction clearance altitude
MP - manifold pressure
MPH - miles per hour
MRA - minimum reception altitude
MSA - minimum safe altitude
MSL - mean sea level
MTR - military training route (see IR, VR)
MVA - minimum vectoring altitude
NA - not authorized
NACO - National Aeronautical Charting Office (FAA)
NAVAID - navigational aid, NDB, VOR, etc
NDB(ADF) - nondirectional beacon (automatic direction finder)
NDH - no damage history
NCFT - non federal control tower
NM - nautical mile
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOPT - no procedure turn required or authorized
NORDO - no radio
NOTAM - notice to airman
NPRM - notice of proposed rulemaking
NTSB - National Transportation Safety Board
NWS - National Weather Service
OAT - outside air temperature
OBS - omni-bearing selector
OEI - one engine inoperative
OM - ILS outer marker
OROCA - off route obstruction clearance altitude
OTS - out of service
PAR - precision approach radar
PCL - pilot controlled lighting
PF - pilot flying
PFD - primary flight display
PIC - pilot in command
PIREP - Pilot weather report
PM - pilot monitoring
PNF - pilot not flying
POH - pilot's operating handbook
PSI - pounds per square inch
PT - procedure turn
PTS - practical test standards
RAIL - runway alignment indicator light system
RAIM - receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (GPS)
RB - relative bearing
RBN - radio beacon
RCLM - runway centerline marking
RCLS - runway centerline light system
RCO - remote communications outlet
REIL - runway end identification lights
RMK - remark
RMI - radio magnetic indicator
RNP - required navigational performance
RPM - rotations per minute
RR - low or medium frequency radio range station
RV - radar vector
RVR - runway visual range as measured in the touchdown zone area
RVSM - reduced vertical separation minimum
SALR - saturated adiabatic lapse rate
SALS - short approach light system
SALSF - SALS with sequenced flashing lights
SAR - search and rescue
SDF - simplified directional facility
SIC - second in command
SIGMET - significant meteorological information
SLP - sea level pressure
SM - statute mile
SMOH - since major overhaul
SODA - statement of demonstrated ability
SOP - Standard operating procedure
SPOH - since prop overhaul
SSALS - simplified short approach light system.
SSALSR - simplified short approach light system with runway alignment indicator lights
STAR - standard terminal arrival route
STOL - short take off & landing
SUA - special use airspace
SVFR - special VFR
TACAN - tactical air navigational aid, a UHF military nav aid
TAF - terminal aerodrome forecast
TAS - true airspeed
TBO - time between overhaul
TC - true course
TCAS - traffic alert & collision avoidance system
TCH - threshold crossing height
TDZE - touchdown zone elevation
TDZL - touchdown zone lights
TFR - temporary flight restriction
TH - true heading
TPA - traffic pattern altitude
TRACON - terminal radar approach control
TRSA - terminal radar service area
TSO - technical standard order
TTSN - total time since new
TVOR - terminal VHF omnirange station
TX - transmit or transponder
UHF - ultra-high frequency
UTC - universal coordinated time
V Speeds see r-vspeed.htm
VASI - visual approach slope indicator
VDP - visual descent point
VFR - visual flight rules
VHF - very high frequency
VMC - Visual meteorological conditions
VNAV - vertical navigation
VOR - VHF omnirange station.
VORTAC - co-located VOR and TACAN
VR - military training route - VFR
VSI - vertical speed indicator
VV - vertical visibility
WA - airmet
WAAS - wide area augmentation system (GPS)
WAC - world aeronautical chart
WH - hurricane advisory
WPT - waypoint
WS - sigmet
WST - convective sigmet
WW - Severe Weather Watch
Z - zulu time

Colors:

A - Amber
Be - Beige
Bk - Black
B - Blue
Br - Brown
Gd - Gold
Gy - Gray
G - Green
O - Orange
P - Purple
R - Red
S - Silver
T - Tan
V - Violet
W - White
Y - Yellow

Definition

* "Shall" is used in an imperative sense;
* "May" is used in a permissive sense to state authority or permission to do the act prescribed, and the words
* "no person may * * *" or "a person may not * * *" mean that no person is required, authorized, or permitted to do the act prescribed
* "Includes" - "includes but is not limited to"

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SN30952 wrote:But I could not find VOR
That's just one more illustration: you do not know about aviation. Any pilot can tell you what a VOR is, even the basic PPL ground class discusses this thoroughly.

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jan_olieslagers wrote:
SN30952 wrote:But I could not find VOR
That's just one more illustration: you do not know about aviation. Any pilot can tell you what a VOR is, even the basic PPL ground class discusses this thoroughly.
Now I was joking :lol: :lol: :lol: just one more. But now it's over.
I never complain about abbreviations.
Since JAN 2005 I have one more book* by EPS Aviation Publishers on my shelf 318 pages of codes and abbreviations.

ElcoB was more shrewd, and understood the subtlety. ElcoB understands humour, I believe. Anyway he did not show a superior air, something people who know seldom do.
jan_olieslagers wrote: ...My best approximation would be IATA airline codes - but then IATA is not into aviation, it is into air travel. And I have a feeling there's a few people round here who forget this website is about aviation...
Oh ya, IATA is about air transport, not (only) air travel. ICAO must be your bedside reading stuff?
And btw I never thank for the insults, I never forget. Be happy in your world of best approximation of aviation.

If this were a forum for aviation some other people would be talking about:
1. The operation of aircraft.
2. The design, development, and production of aircraft.
3. Military aircraft.

Aircraft are machines or devices, such as an airplane, an helicopter, a glider, or a dirigible, that are capable of atmospheric flight.
And have you flown these devices? Hence your world of best approximation of aviation?

In French:
AVIATION, subst. fém. du lat. avis « oiseau »; suff. -ation (-tion). Avionnerie
Déplacement aérien à l'aide d'avions*, d'hélicoptères, etc.
Synon. navigation aérienne. (As in SABENA!)

In het Nederlands:
Andere woorden voor luchtvaart zijn aviatiek, luchtvaartverkeer, luchtverkeer, vliegerij en vliegverkeer.

Auf Deutsch:
Als Luftfahrt (auch Aviatik, von lat. avis = Vogel) bezeichnet man Reisen und Gütertransport durch die Erdatmosphäre.
Luftfahrzeuge werden in zwei Arten eingeteilt:
- schwerer als Luft (dynamischer Auftrieb): Flugzeuge, Hubschrauber
- Leichter als Luft (statischer Auftrieb): Ballone, Luftschiffe

Do we talk hot air balloons here, or ULM's? And why is that not? That is also aviation...

Flying a device, imho, is a part, important though, of aviation. There is much much more in aviation, (I know a little about)
*I won that book in a Luchtzak sweepstake.

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Well well Fonske, our tastes for humour are far apart obviously. It's been the last for me, too.

But yes, I have flown airliners AND balloons AND gliders AND G/A AND ULM , all as a pax, some at the controls. Not helo's, though. And you?

As to
1. The operation of aircraft.
2. The design, development, and production of aircraft.
3. Military aircraft.
all of these have been discussed on these pages, indeed some are even to this day. It is only sad that some of the most knowledgeable contributors obviously lost interest. ElcoB is a brave guy indeed, and has more energy to spend on you than myself. But to get back on topic: if anything shows "an air of superiority" , it is (to me, at least) the use of abbreviations and codes without illustration.

Bye bye for the next 5000 years or so, Mr Fonske.

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This is getting stupid! how about plain old English, its not as if we're short of space, its easy to understand, for most readers.



KISS

keep it simple stupid
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Post by jan_olieslagers »

Thank you for bearing with me, Mr. Bits44. Plain readable, that's most precisely what I was asking for. Now if only the moderators would also follow suit...

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Well well Fonske.....
..This sounds a bit belittling to me...
...our tastes for humour are far apart...
..are you serious ?
...It's been the last for me, too...
oh no...! Around here we love a certain level of teasing around...
ElcoB is a brave guy indeed....
Thanks very much, but I do not like it everybody is trowing around my name for their own purposes.

And now on topic again: you both forgot about flying saucers, black helicopters and UFO's...
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P.S.
I love you guy's..... :)

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ElcoB wrote:P.S. I love you guy's..... :)
Thank you very much indeed.
You make me go out of my way so far as to post an emoticon (my absolute first!): :cheers: :cheers:

That apart, I'll try to keep silent henceforth. If only...

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Post by Avro »

Dear all,

The long time readers of this forum will know that the subject on those abbreviations isn't new. It's indeed a problem !! Many people use abbreviations and simply forget that many readers don't know them.

As we cannot ask the readers to learn them all by heart, we would like to repeat ourselves and ask all the members to try to avoid abbreviations as much as possible.

We could of course try to make a small lexicon with the most common abbreviations which are used in the aviation industry. The easiest solution however is to ask everybody to use them as little as possible.

Thanks for your comprehension.

On behalf of the team,

Chris

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I've never flown nor sat in a glider.

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ElcoB wrote:
Well well Fonske.....
..This sounds a bit belittling to me...
It is, Fonske for a guy of >90kilos?
That is why all this is meant as a personal attack...
ElcoB wrote:P.S.
I love you guy's..... :)
'There is no love sincerer than the love of food.' (George Bernard Shaw):wink:

imho, 'abbreviations' were not the real motivation of the personal attack, same as the declared motivation of the July War, wasn't the true on, and neither were the 'weapons of mass destruction' the true motivation of an invasion.
And they all were humourless.
humour –noun, verb (used with object), Chiefly British.
How dare you talk/write words I do not understand, me the superior aviator...:wink: But I will use some, to show you. I will not talk to you in 5000 years...:wink: Because I am the one who distributes the sanctions in aviation... :wink:
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Disclaimer : ALL of the above is to be read as *snark*
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This line is not copyrighted.
Please read also above definitions 9 & 10 of humor.
Avro wrote:As we cannot ask the readers to learn them all by heart, we would like to repeat ourselves and ask all the members to try to avoid abbreviations as much as possible.
Of course we can ask them. We cannot force them to.
But we can also avoid abbreviations as much as possible.

P.S.
Helo and all the others yes. But I've never flown nor sat in a glider. And I don't feel the urge.

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