Skip to content
Define AviationCFI lesson plans to teach aviation lessons

FLIGHT TERMINATION

General Aviation

All definitions
« Back to Glossary Index

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 · checked 2026-08-25

« Back to Glossary Index

More in General Aviation

Enjoying Define Aviation ad-free?

Chip in and ads disappear right away in this browser — cancel anytime, no account needed.

Secure checkout via Stripe — Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cards.