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Aviation abbreviation

# rate of descent

ROD

ABBR · Flying skills

At a glance

## Meaning of rate of descent

ROD stands for rate of descent in FAA terminology.

### More about rate of descent

This abbreviation is used in flying and flight procedures. The English reference lists rate of descent with the abbreviation ROD.

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

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