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vsi


Of the three axes in flight, this specifies the side-to-side movement of an aircraft on its vertical axis, as in skewing.
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agl


Above Ground Level, as a measurement of altitude above a specific land mass, and differentiated from MSL.
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adf


Automatic flight control system that provides inputs to the fight controls to assist the pilot in maneuvering and handling the aircraft.
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aft


Referring to the rear of the aircraft.
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ai


Altitude indicator. Displays the aircraft’s altitude above sea level.
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aileron


Airman’s Information Manual – A primary FAA publication whose purpose is to instruct airmen about operating in the US airspace system.
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adc


Air Data Computer – A primary sensor-based navigation data source.
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agr


Air-Ground Ranging – Straight-line distance from the aircraft to a point on the ground.
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atc


A service operated by the appropriate authority to promote the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
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airfoil


The shape of the wing when looking at its profile. Usually a teardrop shape.
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