Prep: Acronyms and Abbreviations
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ADM
Aeronautical Decision Making
AFSS
Automated Flight Service Station
ATIS
Automatic Terminal Information Service
AGL
Above Ground Level
AIS
Abbreviated Injury Scale
AOA
Angle of Attack
ARINC
Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated
ARTCC
Air Route Traffic Control Center
ASOS
Automated Surface Observing Systems
ATC
Air Traffic Control
AWOS
Automated Weather Observing Systems
BAC
Blood Alcohol Content
CB
Cumulonimbus (clouds)
, CG
Center of Gravity
COA
Certificate of Authorization
CONUS
Continental United States
CoW
Certificate of Water
CRM
Crew Resource Management
CS
Control Station
CTAF
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
DA
Density Altitude
DUATS
Direct User Access Terminal Service
EP
Emergency Procedure
ETD
Estimated Time of Departure
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FDC
Flight Data Center
FSDO
Flight Standards District Office
FSS
Flight Service Stations
FTP