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S–TEC
Term Meaning
A/C Aircraft
ADJ Adjustment
ALT Altitude
AP Autopilot
APR Approach
ARS Aircraft Reference Symbol
CAP Capture
CDI Course Deviation Indication
CW Clockwise
CWS Control Wheel Steering
CCW Counter–Clockwise
CRS Course
DG Directional Gyro
DH Decision Height
DISC Disconnect
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FD Flight Director
FPM Feet–per–Minute
FT Feet
GA Go Around
GDI Glideslope Deviation Indication
GPS Global Positioning System
GPSS Global Positioning System Steering
GS Glideslope
HDG Heading
HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
ILS Instrument Landing System
INTR Interrupt
KTS Knots
LOC Localizer
MAP Missed Approach Point
NAV Navigation
NM Nautical Miles
OBS Omnibearing Selector
PLX Parallax
PN Part Number
POH Pilot's Operating Handbook
RDY Ready
REV Reverse
VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions
VOR Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range
VS Vertical Speed
YD Yaw Damper