appendix J
Distance
DME
DTK
Enroute Safe
Altitude
ESA
Estimated Time of
Arrival
Estimated Time
Enroute
ETA
ETE
ºF
FAA
FAF
FCC
fpm
FSS
ft
gal
Glide Ratio, G/R
gph
GPS
176
The 'great circle' distance from the present position to a
destination waypoint.
Distance Measuring Equipment
Desired Track
The recommended minimum altitude within ten miles left or
right of the desired course on an active flight plan or direct-
to.
Enroute Safe Altitude
The estimated time at which the aircraft should reach the
destination waypoint, based upon current speed and track.
The estimated time it takes to reach the destination waypoint
from the present position, based upon current ground speed.
Estimated Time of Arrival
Estimated Time Enroute
degrees Fahrenheit
Federal Aviation Administration
Final Approach Fix
Federal Communication Commission
feet per minute
Flight Service Station
foot/feet
gallon(s)
The estimated distance an aircraft will move forward for any
given amount of lost altitude.
gallons per hour
Global Positioning System
Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide
190-01117-02 Rev. A