navigation acronyms, abbreviations and definitions - International ...

FL flight level
Altitude expressed in hundreds of ft, with ISA pressure setting of
1013.2mb set on altimeter.
FLARM Flight alarm system for gliders
Uses position and movement info from embedded GPS and altitude
sensor which is transmitted over short-range radio to other FLARM
aircraft. Displays the position of other FLARMs and audio warnings.
FLAS Flight Level Allocation Scheme
FLIP Flight Information Publication
FLIR forward-looking infrared
FLL frequency-locked loop
FLPFM foot-launched powered flying machine
flt flight
FLTA forward looking terrain avoidance (eg TAWS)
FM faulty mode
FM flight model
FM frequency modulation
FM from (met)
FMC fixed-mobile convergencenew (using a dual-mode phone handset)
FMC flight management computer
FMCS flight management computer system
FMEA failure modes and effects analysis
FMECA failure mode effects criticality analysis
FMES failure modes and effects summary
FMG Frequency Management Group (ICAO)
FMGS flight management and guidance system
FMOD fuzzy model
FMS fleet management system
FMS flight management system
FMSP flight mode selector panel
FNPT flight and navigation procedure trainer
FO fibre optic
FO fuel oil
FOA frequency-of-arrival
FOC Final Operating Capability (WAAS - by Dec 2007)
FOC flag of convenience
FOC Full Operational Capability
For GPS defined as 24 Block II/IIA satellites operating in assigned
orbits, tested for military functionality and meeting military
requirements (17 Jul 95). For Galileo will follow on from AOC.
FOD foreign object debris/damage
FODCOMS Flight Operations Department Communications (CAA SRG)
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