ATP
Airline Transport Pilot - The highest level aircraft pilot certificate. Allows pilots to act as pilot in command of schedule air carrier's aircraft.
CBT
Computer Based Training - Any training delivered through a computer.
CFI
Certified Flight Instructor - AeroGuard offers their CFIs full-time compensation and benefits. Graduates of the Pathway Program receive a guaranteed interview for a CFI position with AeroGuard.
CFII
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument - A rating badge designating the ability to train cadets in getting their instrument rating.
CFISE
Certified Flight Instructor Single Engine - License allowing for a pilot to teach a cadet how to fly a single engine aircraft.
CPLME
Commercial Pilot License Multi-Engine - License allowing for a pilot to fly a multi-engine aircraft commercially
CPLSE
Commercial Pilot License Single Engine - License allowing for a pilot to fly a single engine aircraft commercially.
ForeFlight
ForeFlight is an aviation app used by pilots and professional flight crews all over the world, providing weather charts and more for accurate, up-to-date planning and briefing.
IR
Instrument Rating - Qualifies a pilot to fly under instrument flight rules.
Instrument Flight Rules
The rules by which pilots fly using when visual flight is not possible, because the visual cues are obscured by weather, etc.
MEI
Flight Instructor Multi-Engine - Allows for training cadets in flying multi-engine aircraft.
Pilot in Command
The person aboard the aircraft responsible for operation and safety during the flight. The PIC must be legally certified to operate the aircraft for the flight and conditions as necessary, though they need not be actually manning the controls.
Pilot in Command
The person aboard the aircraft responsible for operation and safety during the flight. The PIC must be legally certified to operate the aircraft for the flight and conditions as necessary, though they need not be actually manning the controls.
PPL
Private Pilot License - Allows the holder as act as pilot in command in a private capacity.
RTP
Rotor transition program - This program is offered to transition rotor-wing (helicopters and the like) pilots to fixed wing.
Visual Flight Rules
Regulations under which a pilot must operate an aircraft in conditions clear enough for the pilot to see where the aircraft is going.
