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INSTRUMENT FLIGHT PLAN [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- composite flight plan
1, record 1, English, composite%20flight%20plan
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flight plan(FP) that specifies VFR [visual flight rules] operation for one portion of the flight and IFR [instrument flight rules] for another portion. 2, record 1, English, - composite%20flight%20plan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
composite flight plan: designation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - composite%20flight%20plan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plan de vol composite
1, record 1, French, plan%20de%20vol%20composite
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plan de vol indiquant des opérations VFR [règles de vol à vue] pour une partie du vol et des opérations IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] pour une autre partie. 2, record 1, French, - plan%20de%20vol%20composite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plan de vol composite : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - plan%20de%20vol%20composite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Safety
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- low altitude alert system
1, record 2, English, low%20altitude%20alert%20system
correct, United States, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LAAS 1, record 2, English, LAAS
correct, United States, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automated function of the TPX-42 that alerts the controller when a Mode C transponder-equipped aircraft on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan(FP) is below a predetermined minimum safe altitude. 1, record 2, English, - low%20altitude%20alert%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If requested by the pilot, LAAS monitoring is also available to VFR [visual flight rules] Mode C transponder-equipped aircraft. 1, record 2, English, - low%20altitude%20alert%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
low altitude alert system; LAAS: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 2, English, - low%20altitude%20alert%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'alerte de basse altitude
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20de%20basse%20altitude
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système d'avertissement basse altitude 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avertissement%20basse%20altitude
masculine noun
- LAAS 2, record 2, French, LAAS
correct, masculine noun
- LAAS 2, record 2, French, LAAS
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction automatisée du TPX-42 qui alerte le contrôleur lorsqu'un aéronef muni d'un transpondeur de mode C et pour lequel un plan de vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] a été déposé est en dessous de l'altitude minimale de sécurité préétablie. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20de%20basse%20altitude
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À la demande du pilote, le système d'alerte de basse altitude est aussi disponible pour un aéronef VFR [règles de vol à vue] muni d'un transpondeur de mode C. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20de%20basse%20altitude
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l'abréviation anglais sont utilisés. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20de%20basse%20altitude
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-09-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- special aerospace defence exercise
1, record 3, English, special%20aerospace%20defence%20exercise
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SPADE 1, record 3, English, SPADE
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The flight of one or more military aircraft on a NOPAR [do not pass to air defence radar] IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan(FP) to conduct a test of the aerospace surveillance, detection and identification capability. 1, record 3, English, - special%20aerospace%20defence%20exercise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If identification by interception of these aircraft is also planned, it shall be contingent upon the approval of a prearranged altitude reservation prior to takeoff. 1, record 3, English, - special%20aerospace%20defence%20exercise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
special aerospace defence exercise; SPADE: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 3, English, - special%20aerospace%20defence%20exercise
Record 3, Key term(s)
- special aerospace defense exercise
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- exercice spécial de défense aérienne
1, record 3, French, exercice%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SPADE 1, record 3, French, SPADE
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vol d'un ou de plusieurs aéronefs militaires selon un plan de vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] NOPAR [ne pas passer au radar de la défense aérienne] qui a pour rôle de mettre à l'épreuve les capacités de surveillance, de détection et d'identification de l'espace aérien. 1, record 3, French, - exercice%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si l'identification par interception est aussi prévue, il faut faire approuver avant le décollage la réservation d'altitude préalable. 1, record 3, French, - exercice%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exercice spécial de défense aérienne; SPADE : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 3, French, - exercice%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contact approach
1, record 4, English, contact%20approach
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An approach wherein an aircraft on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan(FP), having an ATC [air traffic control] authorization and operating clear of clouds with at least 1 mi. flight visibility and a reasonable expectation of continuing to the destination airport in those conditions, may deviate from the instrument approach procedure(IAP) and proceed to the destination airport by visual reference to the surface of the earth. 2, record 4, English, - contact%20approach
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contact approach: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 4, English, - contact%20approach
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- approche contact
1, record 4, French, approche%20contact
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approche où un aéronef suivant un plan de vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] peut s'écarter de la procédure aux instruments et continuer jusqu'à l'aéroport de destination par repérage visuel du sol, à condition d'avoir l'autorisation ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] et d'évoluer hors des nuages avec une visibilité en vol d'au moins un mille qui durera en toute probabilité jusqu'à cet aéroport. 2, record 4, French, - approche%20contact
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche contact : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - approche%20contact
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-07-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- charted visual approach
1, record 5, English, charted%20visual%20approach
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CVA 1, record 5, English, CVA
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- charted visual flight procedure approach 1, record 5, English, charted%20visual%20flight%20procedure%20approach
correct, United States, standardized
- CVFP 1, record 5, English, CVFP
correct, United States, standardized
- CVFP 1, record 5, English, CVFP
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An approach wherein a radar-controlled aircraft on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan(FP), operating in VFR [visual flight rules] conditions and having an ATC [air traffic control] authorization, may proceed to the airport of intended landing via visual landmarks and altitudes depicted on a published visual approach chart. 1, record 5, English, - charted%20visual%20approach
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charted visual approach; CVA; charted visual flight procedure approach; CVFP : terms, abbreviations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 5, English, - charted%20visual%20approach
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- approche visuelle publiée
1, record 5, French, approche%20visuelle%20publi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CVA 1, record 5, French, CVA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approche où un aéronef contrôlé au radar et suivant un plan de vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments], évoluant dans des conditions VFR [règles de vol à vue] et ayant obtenu l'autorisation de l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne], peut se diriger, à l'aide de repères visuels et d'altitudes représentées sur une carte d'approche publiée, vers l'aéroport où il prévoyait d'atterrir. 1, record 5, French, - approche%20visuelle%20publi%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche visuelle publiée; CVA : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 5, French, - approche%20visuelle%20publi%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-04-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Radiotelephony
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Cancel my IFR flight plan
1, record 6, English, Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression used by a pilot when flying on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan(FP) in the U. S. or landing at a Canadian airport that underlies airspace delegated to the control of the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration], to discontinue providing IFR separation and close the FP. 1, record 6, English, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Expression] used by pilots, controllers and flight service specialists. 1, record 6, English, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Radiotéléphonie
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Cancel my IFR flight plan
1, record 6, French, Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression utilisée par un pilote ayant déposé un plan de vol (FP) IFR [règles de vol aux instruments], dans le cadre de vols IFR effectués aux États-Unis ou d'atterrissages à des aéroports canadiens situés sous l'espace aérien relevant de la FAA [Federal Aviation Administration], pour que l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] cesse d'assurer l'espacement IFR. 1, record 6, French, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'emploi de cette expression entraîne également la clôture du FP. 1, record 6, French, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Expression] employée par les pilotes, les contrôleurs et les spécialistes de l'information de vol. 1, record 6, French, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-11-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Radiotelephony
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Cancelling IFR
1, record 7, English, Cancelling%20IFR
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression used by a pilot, when flying on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan(FP) or flight itinerary(FI), to change flight rules from IFR to VFR [visual flight rules]. 1, record 7, English, - Cancelling%20IFR
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As a result, ATC [air traffic control] will discontinue providing IFR separation, but will not close the IFR FP or FI or open a VFR FP or FI. 1, record 7, English, - Cancelling%20IFR
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Expression] used by pilots, controllers and flight service specialists. 1, record 7, English, - Cancelling%20IFR
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Radiotéléphonie
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- J'annule IFR
1, record 7, French, J%27annule%20IFR
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression utilisée par un pilote ayant déposé un plan de vol (FP) ou un itinéraire de vol (FI) IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] pour passer des règles de vol IFR aux règles de vol VFR [règles de vol à vue]. 1, record 7, French, - J%27annule%20IFR
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’unité ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] met alors fin à l’espacement IFR, mais ne clôture pas le FP ou le FI IFR et ne met pas en vigueur un FP ou un FI VFR. 1, record 7, French, - J%27annule%20IFR
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Expression] employée par les pilotes, les contrôleurs et les spécialistes de l'information de vol. 1, record 7, French, - J%27annule%20IFR
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Radiotelefonía
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Cancelo mi vuelo IFR
1, record 7, Spanish, Cancelo%20mi%20vuelo%20IFR
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El piloto al mando de la aeronave en vuelo IFR debe ser específico a la hora de cancelar su Plan de vuelo IFR y utilizar la fraseología siguiente "Cancelo mi vuelo IFR", junto con los cambios que deben hacerse en su Plan de vuelo actualizado. 1, record 7, Spanish, - Cancelo%20mi%20vuelo%20IFR
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-07-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- figure-eight pattern 1, record 8, English, figure%2Deight%20pattern
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The captain cancelled his IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan at 1855, took over control of the aircraft, and began a circling descent, perpendicular to the localizer, in what appears to have been a figure-eight pattern. 1, record 8, English, - figure%2Deight%20pattern
Record 8, Key term(s)
- figure of eight pattern
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- circuit en huit
1, record 8, French, circuit%20en%20huit
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le commandant de bord a annulé son plan de vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] à 18h55, a pris les commandes et a entamé une descente indirecte perpendiculaire au LOC [alignement de piste] en ce qui semble avoir été un circuit en huit. 1, record 8, French, - circuit%20en%20huit
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-04-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- instrument flight plan 1, record 9, English, instrument%20flight%20plan
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- plan de vol aux instruments 1, record 9, French, plan%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 9, French, - plan%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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