Definition
FLIGHT TERMINATION
The intentional and deliberate process of terminating the flight of a UA in the event of an unrecoverable lost link, loss of control, or other failure that compromises the safety of flight.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.1057 — § 91.1057 Flight, duty and rest time requirements: All crewmembers.
- 14 CFR § 91.818 — § 91.818 Special flight authorization to exceed Mach 1.
- 14 CFR § 91.609 — § 91.609 Flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders.
- 14 CFR § 91.1415 — § 91.1415 CAMP: Mechanical reliability reports.
- 14 CFR § 91.213 — § 91.213 Inoperative instruments and equipment.
- 14 CFR § 91.157 — § 91.157 Special VFR weather minimums.
6 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.