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Glossary terms starting with "F"



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F-Pole
The distance from the launching aircraft to the target at missile impact.
FAC
Forward Air Controller.
FACE
Fatigue Analysis & Combat Evaluation System
FACP
Forward Air Control Post (radar station).
Faded
Previous radar contact is lost
FALT ACK
Fault Acknowledge
Fast
Target speed is estimated to be 600 knots ground mach 1 or greater.
FC
Flight Control
FCC
Flight Control Computer
FCF
Functional Check Flight
FCNP
Fire Control/Navigation Panel
FCR
Fire Control Radar
FCS
Flight Control System
FEBA
Forward edge of the battle area as set during the scenario briefing.
Feet Wet/Dry
Flying over water/land.
Fence
Boundary separating hostile and friendly area.
Fence Check
Set cockpit switches as appropriate.
FF
Fuel Flow
FFAR
Folding Fin Aircraft Rocket
FFP
Fuel Flow Proportioner
Fighter Dope
Request for bearing and range to friendly aircraft.
FIGMO
Forget it, I Got My Orders. Sometimes (usually) the first word is a more colorful F-word. Used when someone has orders to PCS and doesn't much care about doing anything useful in his current assignment. "Time to PT." "FIGMO!" "When are you gonna have that done?" "FIGMO!" "You need a checkride." "FIGMO!" "Your turn to plan the Christmas Party." "FIGMO!"
Flank/Flanking
Target with a stable aspect of 120 deg. to 150 deg.
Flares
Flares have been detected or directive to deploy flares.
Flash (Mode)
Temporary activation of IFF transponder on desired mode/code.
FLCC
Flight Control Computer
FLCP
Flight Control Panel
FLCS
Flight Control System
Flight Suit Insert
A pilot. Also “Stick Actuator”, “Drag in a Bag”and “Stick-Throttle Interconnect”
FLIR
Forward-looking infrared.
Float
Directive/informative to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.
FLOT
Forward Line of Own Troops.
FM
Frequency Modulation
FMC
Full Mission Capable
FO
Foldout
FOD
Foreign Object Damage
Follow Dolly
Follow data-link commands.
FORM
Formation
Fox
Air-to-air weapons employment.
Fox Four
Bomber gunner has simulated firing on a target.
Fox Mike
VHF/FM radio.
Fox One
Simulated/actual launch of semi-active radar-guided missile.
Fox Three
Simulated/actual launch of active radar-guided missile
Fox Two
Simulated/actual launch of infrared-guided missile.
fpm, FPM
Feet per Minute, Flight Path Marker
FPR
Flight Profile Recorder Pod
FR
Forward/Right
Frag
Fragmentary Order (ATO).
FSCL
Fire Support Coordination Line.
ft, FT
Feet
FTIT
Fan Turbine Inlet Temperature
FUF
Fucker Up Front. Pilot in two seat aircraft such as an F-4 Phantom.
Fur ball
A confused aerial engagement with many combatants. Several aircraft in tight ACM
Furball
A turning fight involving multiple aircraft.
Fuselage Reference Line (Frl)
A basic reference line extending through the fuselage, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft.
FWD
Forward