(a)
completes the last procedure turn or base turn, where one is specified;

(b)
crosses the final approach fix (FAF), waypoint or point; or

(c)
intercepts the last track specified for the procedure until it reaches the missed approach point (MAP). It is in this part of the procedure that alignment and descent for landing are accomplished.

. also called: final approach
Fr: segment d’approche finale
(2) ICAO: That segment of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are accomplished.
Fr: segment d’approche finale
final approach waypoint The waypoint of a non-precision instrument approach procedure (IAP) where the final approach segment commences.
.
abbreviation: FAWP

.
see also: instrument approach waypoints

Fr: point de cheminement d’approche finale
final leg A flight path extending from the end of the base leg in the direction of landing to and along the extended centreline of the runway (or landing path) to the threshold of the landing runway (or landing path).
. also called: final approach leg
Fr: étape finale
FIR Abbreviation for: flight information region Fr: FIR
first officer Other expression for: co-pilot
. abbreviation: F/O
first pilot
DND: A pilot qualified on aircraft type to unit standards and authorized as first pilot.
. see also: co-pilot and first officer (F/O)
Fr: pilote
FIS Abbreviation for: flight information service Fr: FIS
FISE Abbreviation for: flight information service en route Fr: FISE
fix A geographical location determined either by visual reference to the ground or by means of radio aids or other navigational devices. Fr: repère
fix tolerance area
An area determined by considering the position indication errors applicable to a particular type of fix.
Fr: aire de tolérance de repère
FL Abbreviation for: flight level Fr: FL
flag
An aircraft warning device indicating that
(a)
navigation or flight instruments are inoperative or are not operating satisfactorily; or

(b)
navigation signal strength or quality falls below acceptable levels.

. also called: flag alarm
Fr: drapeau
flag alarm Other expression for: flag
flameout
A loss of combustion in turbine engines resulting in a loss of engine power.
Fr: arrêt de turbomoteur