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Aviation abbreviation

# climb at pilot's discretion

CAPD

ABBR · Flying skills

At a glance

## Meaning of climb at pilot's discretion

CAPD stands for climb at pilot's discretion in FAA terminology.

### More about climb at pilot's discretion

This abbreviation is used in flying and flight procedures. The English reference lists climb at pilot's discretion with the abbreviation CAPD.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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