Quiz: What do these aviation iPad app acronyms mean?
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Aviation has always been full of acronyms and the growth of new FAA services and the iPad means there are now more than ever to learn. Take our latest quiz and see if you know the meaning of these codes found in ForeFlight and other aviation apps.
EFB
Correct!
Wrong!
LAHSO
Correct!
Wrong!
Advisory Circular 91-78
Correct!
Wrong!
FIR
Correct!
Wrong!
AHRS
Correct!
Wrong!
ADS-B
Correct!
Wrong!
MOS
Correct!
Wrong!
MEF
Correct!
Wrong!
RAIM
Correct!
Wrong!
TIS
Correct!
Wrong!
QPF
Correct!
Wrong!
PAPI
Correct!
Wrong!
Quiz: EFB Acronyms
You got out of 12 right!
Very interesting, got 7 out of 12 and since I have not heard of most of these that’s pretty good for me but I learned about the ones I did not know.
Thanks for the info. This was a teaching moment.
Dave
I think all these acronyms are stupid. Nothing in this quiz was too long to “just say” it.
And yet…you only posted your initials as your “name…”… Is your real name that long or difficult to pronounce?
Toche’ Kathy!
Touche’ * Damn autocorrect!
John Chuck
You know someones a pilot when their wit is that sharp.
Acronyms are useful in saving time and space, but only in context — obviously different fields of expertise or occupations may use the same acronyms with entirely different meanings (ask the military types what MOS means!). Anyway, I appreciate the time and effort to put together the quiz.
I agree with the first comment. These acronyms are stupid as is trying to read a navigation chart through a soda straw or a 6by9 screen while worrying if the battery that powers it will run out of charge.
Forget any plans to fly corporate or airline. The SOPs are in great part acronyms.
Received a 9/12, mostly by process of elimination. However,
if a pilot does not know what PAPI is then go to the nearest
FAA office and turn in your era. Also, never even drive by an
airport….never!
Now that’s harsh
Re: recent response.
……..turn in your certificate.
Now… that’s harsh!
The more involved you are with flying the more you tend to use acronyms. I’m going to say ADS-B or TIS or AHARS ( “A-HARS”) to my avionics shop. I’m going to hear PAPI or RAIM from a sim instructor.
I did get 12/12, but then again, I’d better have, I’m a CFI! But for those wondering why/purpose of acronyms, well, these are just tools in our tool bag of aviation, and like any tool, it’s a good thing to know how to use it and when you need it. It’s our “language.” And true, this is what these acronyms mean in aviation, and they could mean something entirely different in another field, but aren’t there an awful lot of words in our English language like that? Same word, completely different meaning?! This is what also makes aviation so fun and challenging…always something new to learn!
100% agree…if someone is going to complain how stupid something is when it not only benefits us but for those up there with us, then THEY are the the dangerous ones…
I got 12/12, but similar to Kathy, I am an AGI and have been flying for 40 years. I do try to stay current, not just with flying and instrument procedures, but with new technology as it comes out.
12/12 for this CFI as well! I appreciate your comment!
12/12 and CFI too… 😉
Kathy, 12 of 12 too, and agree with your post!
Got 11 out of 12. Very good quiz!
And you sound so cool, when you use those acronyms.
11 out of 12. Great idea to test us and with the testing learn and remember some acronyms.
11 out of 12. Great idea to challenge and test us to affirm and/or learn acronyms that are used by pilots and ATC.
I got 11 out of 12 but I also the acronyms are over used. That being said, it’s the way of aviation so it’s best to know them as much as possible.
Me thinks Decision Height probably does not fly for a living nor do a whole lot of flying in high density traffic areas.
Missed the VFR question, go figure.
I love acronyms! they are so efficient.
Thanks, great quiz and refresher…..more than just figuring out the acronyms, this got me into some new areas in the iPad and Foreflight, something I should do more of!
p.s. Loved Kathy’s response to D H above!
Well took the quiz and got 7 out of 12 not bad for a rusty pilot as I am. Need to brush up for sure before heading back out into the skies! Terminology has changed so much over the past 20 years it is remarkable.