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Terms for subject Aviation (1801 entries)

fly-by waypoint	A waypoint that requires the use of turn anticipation to avoid an overshoot of the next flight segment
fly-in	A prearranged meeting of a number of aircraft at a specified aerodrome which will take place before an invited assembly of persons, and at which no competitive flying or aerial demonstrations will take place
fly-over waypoint	A waypoint that precludes any turn until the waypoint is overflown and is followed by an intercept manoeuvre of the next flight segment
FMSP for arrival	An IFR ATC arrival procedure coded in an aircraft FMS database and published in graphic and textual form for use by aircraft that are appropriately equipped and authorized
FMSP for departure	An IFR ATC departure procedure coded in an aircraft FMS database and published in graphic and textual form for use by aircraft that are appropriately equipped and authorized
Fokker	German WWI fighter plane
follow dolly	Follow data-link commands
forecast	A statement of expected meteorological conditions for a specified time or period, and for a specified area or portion of airspace
forest fire—temporary flight restrictions	In the interest of safe and efficient fire fighting operations, the Minister may issue a NOTAM restricting flights over a forest fire area to aircraft operating at the request of the appropriate fire control authority (e.g. water bombers) or to aircraft with written permission from the Minister.
forest fire area	An area on the surface of the earth upon which standing timber, grass or any other vegetation or buildings are smouldering or burning
formation flight	A flight of a number of aircraft that, by prior arrangement among the pilots, normally operate as a single aircraft with regard to navigation and position reports
Forward Air Control Post (radar station)	FACP
forward c.g. limit	forward center-of-gravity limit	bonly
forward c.g. limit	forward center-of-gravity limit	bonly
forward CG limit	forward center-of-gravity limit	bonly
forward CG limit	forward center-of-gravity limit	bonly
fox four	Bomber gunner has simulated firing on a target
fox mike	VHF/FM radio
fox one	A radio call from a friendly aircraft announcing that he is firing a radar-guided missile
fox three	Simulated/actual launch of AMRAAM/Phoenix missile