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franzliszt 24th Feb 2006 11:51

Acronyms
 
Hi all,
Could anyone tell me if there is a book/online info that will explain the various acronyms used by professional pilots/Air traffic controllers please? I'm a layman, but very interested in aviation

Many thanks

lobby 24th Feb 2006 12:56

http://www.gps.tc.faa.gov/glossary.html

franzliszt 24th Feb 2006 13:36

Acronyms
 
Lobby, many thanks, just what's needed
FL

barit1 24th Feb 2006 14:31

Its issued by DAFT (Division of Acronym Formulation & Translation)

:eek:

The AvgasDinosaur 12th Mar 2006 18:09

Been there can't find LLZ ?
Anyone help please
Be lucky
David

AlphaWhiskyRomeo 12th Mar 2006 18:34

LLZ is Localizer, n'est pas?

BOAC 12th Mar 2006 20:09

Wiki actually has that!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeronautical_abbreviations

and

http://www.apscharts.com/abbrev.html#Love

and

http://frenchnavy.free.fr/various/dictionary.htm

and this one is tricky!

http://www.nav.cz/01.php?relang=en

Should keep you quiet for an hour or two:)

franzliszt 13th Mar 2006 06:14

Acronyms
 
BOAC - many thanks for the info, it looks like these lists contain all the meanings that I will ever need ! Excellent:
FL

The AvgasDinosaur 13th Mar 2006 07:11

AlphaWhiskeyRomeo BOAC,
Many thanks for your time and trouble.
Be lucky
David


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