FLIGHT LINE- A term used to describe the precise movement of a civil photogrammetric aircraft along a predetermined course(s) at a predetermined altitude during the actual photographic run.
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS- A comput-er system that uses a large data base to allow routes to be preprogrammed and fed into the system by means of a data loader. The system is constantly updated with respect to position accuracy by reference to conventional navigation aids. The sophisticated program and its associated data base insures that the most appropriate aids are automati-cally selected during the information update cycle.
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROCE-DURE- An arrival, departure, or approach procedure developed for use by aircraft with a slant (/) E or slant (/) F equipment suffix.
FLIGHT PATH- A line, course, or track along which an aircraft is flying or intended to be flown.
(See COURSE.)
(See TRACK.)
FLIGHT PLAN- Specified information relating to the intended flight of an aircraft that is filed orally or in writing with an FSS or an ATC facility.
(See FAST FILE.)
(See FILED.)
(Refer to AIM.)
FLIGHT PLAN AREA-The geographical area assigned by regional air traffic divisions to a flight service station for the purpose of search and rescue for VFR aircraft, issuance of NOTAMs, pilot briefing, in‐flight services, broadcast, emergency services, flight data processing, international opera-tions, and aviation weather services. Three letter identifiers are assigned to every flight service station and are annotated in AFDs and FAAO JO 7350.8, LOCATION IDENTIFIERS, as tie‐in facilities.
(See FAST FILE.)
(See FILED.)
(Refer to AIM.)
FLIGHT RECORDER- A general term applied to any instrument or device that records information about the performance of an aircraft in flight or about conditions encountered in flight. Flight recorders may make records of airspeed, outside air temperature, vertical acceleration, engine RPM, manifold pressure, and other pertinent variables for a given flight.
(See ICAO term FLIGHT RECORDER.)
FLIGHT RECORDER [ICAO]-Any type of recorder installed in the aircraft for the purpose of complementing accident/incident investigation.
Note: See Annex 6 Part I, for specifications relating to flight recorders.
FLIGHT SERVICE STATION- Air traffic facilities which provide pilot briefing, en route communica-tions and VFR search and rescue services, assist lost aircraft and aircraft in emergency situations, relay ATC clearances, originate Notices to Airmen, broadcast aviation weather and NAS information, and receive and process IFR flight plans. In addition, at selected locations, FSSs provide En Route Flight Advisory Service (Flight Watch), issue airport advisories, and advise Customs and Immigration of transborder flights. Selected Flight Service Stations in Alaska also provide TWEB recordings and take weather observations.
(Refer to AIM.)
FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE- An FAA field office serving an assigned geographical area and staffed with Flight Standards personnel who serve the aviation industry and the general public on matters relating to the certification and operation of air carrier and general aviation aircraft. Activities include general surveillance of operational safety, certification of airmen and aircraft, accident prevention, investigation, enforcement, etc.
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