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see also: flight information centre (FIC)

Fr: station d’information de vol
flight test
(1) A flight conducted to evaluate an applicant for a pilot licence or rating.
. see also: test flight
Fr: test en vol
(2) ICAO and U.S.: Expression for: test flight
flight time The time from the moment an aircraft first moves under its own power for takeoff until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the flight.  Fr: temps de vol
flight visibility
The average range of forward visibility at any given time from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight.
Fr: visibilité en vol
flight watch U.S.: Other expression for: en route flight advisory service
flow control Measures designed to adjust the flow of traffic into a given airspace, along a given route, or bound for a given aerodrome, so as to ensure the most effective utilization of the airspace. Fr: régulation du débit
FLT PLN Abbreviation for: flight plan Fr: FLT PLN
fly-by waypoint
A waypoint that requires the use of turn anticipation to avoid an overshoot of the next flight segment.
. see also: instrument approach waypoints
Fr: point de cheminement anticipé
fly-in A prearranged meeting of a number of aircraft at a specified aerodrome which will take place before an invited assembly of persons, and at which no competitive flying or aerial demonstrations will take place. Fr: rassemblement d’aéronefs
fly-over waypoint A waypoint that precludes any turn until the waypoint is overflown and is followed by an intercept manoeuvre of the next flight segment.
. see also: instrument approach waypoints
Fr: point de cheminement survolé
FM Abbreviation for: fan marker
. see: fan marker beacon
Fr: FM
FMS Abbreviation for: flight management system Fr: FMS
FMSP for arrival U.S.: Expression for: RNAV STAR
FMSP for departure U.S.: Expression for: RNAV SID
F/O Abbreviation for: first officer