UAS Flight Proficiency Examination: Proctor Guide for PROPS Test (2026)
Chapter: Acronyms
Acronyms
AGL | above ground level |
ATC | air traffic control |
ATO | Air Traffic Organization |
ATTI | Attitude |
BPERP | Basic Proficiency Evaluation for Remote Pilots |
CRM | crew resource management |
CTAF | common traffic advisory frequency |
DTED | Digital Terrain Elevation Data |
DOT | department of transportation |
GNSS | Global Navigation Satellite System |
GPS | Global Positioning System |
IFR | Instrument Flight Rules |
IMU | inertial measurement unit |
LAANC | Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability |
METAR | Meteorological Aerodrome Report |
MVFR | Marginal Visual Flight Rules |
NIST | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
NOTAM | Notice to Airmen |
PROPS Test | Pilot Readiness and Operational Proficiency Standardized Test |
PVC | polyvinyl chloride |
RPIC | remote pilot in command |
RTH | return to home |
RWIS | Road Weather Information System |
S distance | distance between stands |
SM | statute miles |
sUAS | small Unmanned Aircraft System |
TAF | terminal aerodrome forecast |
TEM | threat and error management |
TFR | temporary flight restriction |
UAG | Unmanned Aircraft General |
UAS | Unmanned Aircraft System |
VFR | Visual Flight Rules |
VLOS | visual line of sight |
VO | visual observer |
