Glossary

Look up acronyms, technical terms and phrases to find out what they mean.

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S

Definition
South, South Latitude
Glossary Navigation Source: AIS

S-I

Definition
Straight-In
Glossary Flight operations Source: AIS

S/E

Definition
Single-engine
Glossary Aircraft Source: AIP

SA

Definition
Situation Awareness
Glossary Safety Source: AIS

SA

Definition
Sand
Glossary Meteorology

SA

Definition
Special Authorisation
Glossary Navigation Instrument flight rules Flight planning

SAAA

Definition
Sport Aircraft Association of Australia
Glossary Organisation

SAF

Definition
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Description
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Glossary

SAL

Definition
Supplementary Airline Licence
Glossary Licensing

SALR

Definition
Saturated Adiabatic Lapse Rate
Glossary Meteorology

SALS

Definition
Simple Approach Lighting System
Glossary Aerodrome Source: AIS

SAR

Definition
Search and Rescue - the search for, and provision of aid to, people who are in distress or imminent danger. Includes evacuation.
Glossary Search and rescue

SARPs

Definition
Standards and Recommended Practices
Glossary Manuals and handbooks Source: ICAO

SARTIME

Definition
Time search action required
Glossary Search and rescue Source: AIS

SARWATCH

Definition
Search and Rescue Watch
Glossary Search and rescue Source: ICAO
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