| A | B |
| CFI | A pilot certified to provide flight instruction |
| FBO | An airport facility that provides aviation services |
| FAR | Regulations for aircraft operation |
| FAA | The govermental agency governing civil and commercial aviation |
| PIC | The pilot responsible for the aircraft operation |
| BFR | a flight review conducted every 24 months |
| DOT | The cabinet level department that is responsible for all Transportation issues. |
| NTSB | The governmental agency responsible of investigationg aircraft accidents. |