FIR - Flight Information Region - Aviation Term - Abbreviation / Acronym
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FIR
Flight Information Region
FIRE RESISTANT
(1) With respect to sheet or structural members means the capacity to withstand the heat associated with fire at least as well as aluminum alloy in di...
FIR: flight information region.
FL: flight level (using altimeter datum of 1013mbs).
ft/min: feet per minute.
FIR-
(See FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION.)
FIRST TIER CENTER- The ARTCC immediately adjacent to the impacted center.
Base leg is the crosswind segment bringing the aircraft from the downwind leg to final approach. The leg before downwind is called the Crosswind leg.
FIR - Flight Information Region. UK airspace is divided into two FIRs, London and Scottish.
A Center's control service for an oceanic FIR may be operationally distinct from its service for a domestic overland FIR over land, employing different communications frequencies, controllers, and a different ICAO code.
UIR - Upper Information Region, covering the same geographic areas as a FIR,
but extending vertically upwards from 24,500 feet, within which certain additional
operational rules apply. Also UIS, Upper Information Service.
Flight Plan - Information relating to the intended fight of an aircraft that is filed with ATC
FIC - Flight Information Centre
FIR - Flight Information Region
FM - Frequency Modulation
FMS - Flight Management System
FSS - Flight Service Station ...
when flying in mountain area's, make sure to calculate density altitude
Communication information, check for ATIS frequencies along route
Radio navigation availability, check NOTAMs
Important remarks as obstructions
Transponder codes for the FIR ...
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