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TERRAIN FOLLOWING

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

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.

In the 7110.65

Used in 2 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 4-8-1Approach Clearance