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Aviation abbreviation

# glider

GLD, GLDR

ABBR · Navigation

At a glance

## Meaning of glider

GLD stands for glider in FAA terminology.

### More about glider

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists glider with the abbreviation GLD.

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

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