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METAR Aviation routine weather report,
this is the current weather at an airport.
MSL Mean sea level, your height above a
constant reference.
N number An identifier unique to each
aircraft. All U.S.-registered aircraft identifiers begin with N.
NOTAM A notice to airmen, alerting of
potential hazards along a flight route.
OSH The airport identifier for Wittman
Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,
where EAA AirVenture is held. Most
visitors simply call it " Osh. "

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TFR Temporary flight restriction, a place

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PAPI/VASI Precision approach path
indicator/visual approach slope indicator,
shows if you're too high or low nearing
a runway.

PIC Pilot in command, the aviator
responsible for a flight.

and time you should not fly.

Traffic pattern Standard path followed
by aircraft when taking off or landing.
UAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems,
sometimes called drones, are remotely
operated aircraft.
VFR Visual flight rules, flying with visual
reference to the horizon.

VMC Visual meteorological conditions,
weather in which you can fly under visual
flight rules (VFR).
VOR VHF omnidirectional range, a
ground-based radio many aircraft can
use for navigation.
For more information on aviation
terms and abbreviations, consult the
Aeronautical Information Manual (also
referred to as the AIM) or visit the AOPA
Pilot Information Center online.
pic.aopa.org

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