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Instrument Procedures Handbook

FAA-H-8083-16B Version 2017

Appendix B: Acronyms

FPA—Flight Path Angle

FPV—Flight Path Vector

FSB—Flight Standardization Board

FSDO—Flight Standards District Office

FSL—NOAA Forecast Systems Laboratory

FSS—Flight Service Station

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GBAS—Ground-Based Augmentation System

GCA—Ground Controlled Approach

GCO—Ground Communication Outlet

GDP—Ground Delay Programs

GDPE—Ground Delay Program Enhancements

GLS—Ground Based Augmentation System Landing System

GNSS—Global Navigation Satellite System

GPS—Global Positioning System

GPWS—Ground Proximity Warning System

G/S—Glide Slope

GS—Ground Speed

GWS—Graphical Weather Service

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