| A | B |
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| Aircraft | Any machine capable of deriving support in the atmosphere from the reactions with the air. |
| ADIZ | Air Defence Identification Zone |
| Airplane | Power driven heavier than air aircraft, deriving lift from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces that remain fixed. |
| Airport | Aerodrome where a certificate is in force. |
| Control Area | Controlled airspace extending up from specified height about the earth's surface in which air traffic control is provided. |
| Control Zone | Controlled airspace of defined dimenstion extending upwards from earth's surface up to 3000' above airport elevation unless specified otherwise. |
| ELT | Emergency Locator Transmitter |
| Flight Itinerary | Information relating to an intended flight filed with either ATC or a responsible person. |
| FSS | Flight Service Station |
| GPS | Global Positioning System |
| High Level Airspace | Canadian Domestic Airspace at or above 18,000' ASL |
| IFR | Instrument Flight Rules |
| ICAO | International Civil Aviation Organization |
| Low Level Airspace | Canadian Domestic Airspace below 18,000' ASL |
| MF | Mandatory Frequency - designated frequency for use of aircraft operating in the vicinity of specified uncontrolled airports. |
| Maneuvering Area | Area intended for take off, landing and movement of aircraft excluding aprons. |
| Mayday | International radio distress signal |
| NORDO | Aircraft with no radio equipment installed. |
| NOTAM | Notices to airmen - convey information of special import |
| PIC | Pilot In Command - The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of an aircraft during flight time. |
| Pan Pan | International radio urgency signal. |
| Special VFR Conditions | Weather conditions in a control zone which are less than basic VFR. |
| Squawk | Activate specific mode, codes or function on an aircraft transponder. |
| TCA | Terminal Control Area - Airspace of defined dimensions extending upwards from a defined base AGL where a Terminal Control Unit provides ATC services for arriving, departing and enroute aircraft. |
| AGL | Above Ground Level |
| ASL | Above Sea Level |
| Uncontrolled Aerodrome/Airport | Aerodrome or airport without an air traffic control unit in operation |
| UNICOM | Universal Communications. Air/ground communication facility operated by a private agency for private advisory station service at uncontrolled aerodromes and airports with no ATS air/ground communications. |
| VFR | Visual Flight Rules |
| VMC | Visual Meteorlogical Conditions - In terms of visibility, distance from cloud and ceiling. |
| AAE | Above Aerodrome Elevation |
| AIM | Aeronautical Information Manual |
| AME | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer |
| ARCAL | Aircraft Radio Control of Aerodrome Lighting |
| ATIS | Automatic Terminal Information Service |
| CAR | Canadian Aviation Regulation |
| C of A | Certificate of Airworthiness |
| C of R | Certification of Registration |
| PIREP | Pilot Report |
| PSTAR | Pre-Solo Test of Air Regulations |
