List of Abbreviations
This list of abbreviations is included to explain terms referred to throughout this AMC and GM. A comprehensive list of abbreviations, and definitions, can be found in CAP 722D, which draws together a consolidated list of definitions from various regulatory sources, including this list.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
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AGL |
Above Ground Level |
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AIP |
Aeronautical Information Publication |
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AMC |
Acceptable Means of Compliance |
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ANO 2016 |
Air Navigation Order 2016 |
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ANSP |
Air Navigation Service Provider |
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AO |
Airspace Observer |
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ATC |
Air Traffic Control |
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ATS |
Air Traffic Service |
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BRLOS |
Beyond Radio Line of Sight |
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BVLOS |
Beyond Visual Line of Sight |
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C2 |
Command and Control |
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CU |
Command Unit |
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DAA |
Detect and Avoid |
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ECCAIRS |
European Coordination Centre for Accident and Incident Reporting Systems |
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GM |
Guidance Material |
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GNSS |
Global Navigation Satellite System |
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HMI |
Human-Machine Interface |
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LUC |
Light Unmanned Aircraft System Operator Certificate |
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MOR |
Mandatory Occurrence Report |
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MTOM |
Maximum Take-Off Mass |
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OA |
Operational Authorisation |
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OC |
Operating Certificate |
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OM |
Operations Manual |
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OSC |
Operating Safety Case |
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PDRA |
Predefined Risk Assessment |
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RAE |
Recognised Assessment Entity |
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RF |
Radio Frequency |
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RLOS |
Radio Line of Sight |
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RP |
Remote Pilot |
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RT |
Radiotelephony |
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TAF |
Terminal Area Forecast |
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UA |
Unmanned Aircraft |
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UAS |
Unmanned Aircraft System |
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VLOS |
Visual Line of Sight |