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Aviation abbreviation

# descend at pilot's discretion

DAPD

ABBR · Flying skills

At a glance

## Meaning of descend at pilot's discretion

DAPD stands for descend at pilot's discretion in FAA terminology.

### More about descend at pilot's discretion

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

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

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