Acronyms & Initialisms
I sometimes got lost while reading the PHAK and had to go back several pages to find where it was defined. Hope this helps!
Related: The PHAK also has a glossary of terms. It doesn't have all the acronyms and initialisms though
| AC | Advisory Circular |
| ADM | Aeronautical Decision-Making |
| ATC | Air Traffic Control |
| ATP | Airline Transport Pilot |
| CAA | Civil Aeronautics Authority |
| CAB | Civil Aeronautics Board |
| CFR | Code of Federal Regulations |
| CRM | Crew Resource Management |
| DOT | Department of Transportation |
| DPE | Designated Pilot Examiner |
| FAA | Federal Aviation Administration |
| ICAO | International Civil Aviation Organization |
| IFR | Instrument Flight Rules |
| MEI | Master Equipment Installation |
| NAS | National Airspace System |
| POH | Pilot's Operating Handbook |
| SBT | Scenario-Based Training |
| TB | Technical Bulletin |
| VFR | Visual Flight Rules |
| TC | Type Certificate |
| TCDS | Type Certificate Data Sheet |
| CG | Center of Gravity |
| CL | Center of Lift |
| AOA | Angle of Attack |
| AOPA | Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association |
| SDP | Standard Datum Plane |
| MAC | Mean Aerodynamic Chord |
| GAMA | General Aviation Manufacturers Association |
| CHT | Cylinder Head Temperature |
| FADEC | Full Authority Digital Engine Control |
| Primary Flight Display |
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