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TERRAIN FOLLOWING

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The flight of a military aircraft maintaining a constant AGL altitude above the terrain or the highest obstruction. The altitude of the aircraft will constantly change with the varying terrain and/or obstruction.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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