METAR

A routine aerodrome weather report providing current wind, visibility, cloud, temperature, pressure and significant weather conditions.

MPL

Multi-Crew Pilot Licence. A licence specifically designed for operating as a co-pilot within a sponsoring airline.

PPL

Private Pilot Licence. The first full pilot licence; it allows the holder to fly independently but not for remuneration.

SE / SEP

Single-Engine / Single-Engine Piston. A rating for operating single-engine aircraft.

SFI

Synthetic Flight Instructor. An instructor authorised to provide training in flight simulators.

TRE

Type Rating Examiner. An examiner authorised to conduct tests and checks for a specific aircraft type rating.

TRI

Type Rating Instructor. An instructor authorised to provide training for a specific aircraft type rating.

UPRT

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. Training in preventing and recovering from aircraft upsets and loss-of-control situations.

VFRN

Visual Flight Rules Night. A rating or qualification that allows night flying under visual flight rules.