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AERODROME INSTRUMENT [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stabilized approach gate
1, record 1, English, stabilized%20approach%20gate
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stabilised approach gate 2, record 1, English, stabilised%20approach%20gate
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to section 5. 14 in [the] standard operating procedures [...], under normal circumstances an aircraft flying in instrument meteorological conditions must be on a stabilized approach by the "stabilized approach gate, "i. e., 1000 feet above aerodrome elevation. 1, record 1, English, - stabilized%20approach%20gate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point désigné d'approche stabilisée
1, record 1, French, point%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20d%27approche%20stabilis%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'après le paragraphe 5.14 des procédures d'exploitation normalisées [...], en situation normale dans des conditions météorologiques de vol aux instruments, l'avion doit se trouver sur une approche stabilisée au plus tard au «point désigné d'approche stabilisée» [...], soit à 1000 pieds au-dessus de l'aérodrome. 1, record 1, French, - point%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20d%27approche%20stabilis%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-09-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visual climb over the airport
1, record 2, English, visual%20climb%20over%20the%20airport
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VCOA 2, record 2, English, VCOA
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An IFR [instrument flight rules] obstacle departure procedure in which the pilot must maintain certain visual references with the ground and obstacles until reaching a given altitude over the aerodrome. 3, record 2, English, - visual%20climb%20over%20the%20airport
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visual climb over the airport; VCOA: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 2, English, - visual%20climb%20over%20the%20airport
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- montée à vue au-dessus de l'aéroport
1, record 2, French, mont%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20vue%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9roport
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VCOA 2, record 2, French, VCOA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure de départ avec obstacle IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] durant laquelle le pilote doit conserver certains repères visuels avec le sol et les obstacles jusqu'à ce que l'aéronef atteigne une altitude donnée au-dessus de l'aérodrome. 3, record 2, French, - mont%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20vue%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9roport
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
montée à vue au-dessus de l'aéroport; VCOA : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 2, French, - mont%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20vue%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9roport
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Airfields
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Aerodrome Operator Attestation
1, record 3, English, Aerodrome%20Operator%20Attestation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An Aerodrome Operator Attestation is required for every registered aerodrome runway end to which a public Instrument Procedure is developed and must be included with the instrument procedure submission package. 1, record 3, English, - Aerodrome%20Operator%20Attestation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Aérodromes
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Attestation d'exploitant d'aérodrome
1, record 3, French, Attestation%20d%27exploitant%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mandatory frequency
1, record 4, English, mandatory%20frequency
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MF 2, record 4, English, MF
correct, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very high frequency (VHF) specified in the Canada Air Pilot (CAP), the Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) or the Canada Water Aerodrome Supplement (CWAS) for the use of radio-equipped aircraft operating within a mandatory frequency area. 3, record 4, English, - mandatory%20frequency
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At certain selected uncontrolled airports, mandatory frequencies have been designated. Ordinarily these are airports at which there is an instrument approach and at which there is a flight service station(FSS) or a community aerodrome radio station(CARS), both of which provide airport and vehicle advisory service. An MF may also be designated at an airport with an RCO(remote communication outlet) if it provides remote airport and remote vehicle advisory service or at any other airport where an MF is considered necessary because of special traffic conditions. 4, record 4, English, - mandatory%20frequency
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mandatory frequency; MF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 4, English, - mandatory%20frequency
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fréquence obligatoire
1, record 4, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20obligatoire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MF 2, record 4, French, MF
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fréquence VHF [très haute fréquence] précisée dans le Canada Air Pilot (CAP), le Supplément de vol - Canada (CFS) ou le Supplément hydroaérodromes - Canada (CWAS) devant être utilisée par les aéronefs munis d'équipement de radiocommunications évoluant dans une zone d'utilisation de fréquence obligatoire. 3, record 4, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20obligatoire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fréquence obligatoire a été attribuée à certains aéroports non contrôlés. Habituellement, il s'agit d'aéroports pour lesquels existe une approche aux instruments et où on retrouve une station d'information de vol (FSS) ou une station radio d'aérodrome communautaire (CARS), les deux fournissant des services consultatifs sur les mouvements d'aéronefs et de véhicules. On peut aussi attribuer une MF à un aéroport doté d'une installation radio télécommandée (RCO), pourvu qu'elle assure à distance un service consultatif aéroportuaire et un service consultatif sur les mouvements de véhicules, ou à tout autre aéroport où l'on juge une telle fréquence nécessaire, en raison de conditions de trafic particulières. 4, record 4, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20obligatoire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fréquence obligatoire; MF : 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. 5, record 4, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20obligatoire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ondas radioeléctricas
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- frecuencia mandatoria
1, record 4, Spanish, frecuencia%20mandatoria
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MF 1, record 4, Spanish, MF
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La frecuencia mandatoria es una frecuencia designada, en seleccionados aeropuertos no controlados, la cual debe ser seleccionada durante algunas horas solamente. Las aeronaves que operen en el área designada MF, normalmente dentro de un radio de 5 NM del aeropuerto en cuestión, deben estar equipadas con un radio capaz de mantener las dos vías de comunicación. 1, record 4, Spanish, - frecuencia%20mandatoria
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-07-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- standard instrument departure
1, record 5, English, standard%20instrument%20departure
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SID 1, record 5, English, SID
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A designated instrument flight rule(IFR) departure route linking the aerodrome or a specified runway of the aerodrome with a specified significant point, normally on a designated ATS [air traffic service] route, at which the en-route phase of a flight commences. 2, record 5, English, - standard%20instrument%20departure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
standard instrument departure; SID: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 5, English, - standard%20instrument%20departure
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- départ normalisé aux instruments
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9part%20normalis%C3%A9%20aux%20instruments
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SID 1, record 5, French, SID
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Route désignée de départ suivie conformément aux règles de vol aux instruments (IFR) reliant l'aérodrome ou une piste spécifiée de l'aérodrome à un point significatif spécifié, normalement situé sur une route ATS [service de la circulation aérienne] désignée, auquel commence la phase en route d'un vol. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9part%20normalis%C3%A9%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
départ normalisé aux instruments; SID : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes; terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9part%20normalis%C3%A9%20aux%20instruments
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- salida normalizada por instrumentos
1, record 5, Spanish, salida%20normalizada%20por%20instrumentos
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SID 2, record 5, Spanish, SID
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruta de salida designada según reglas de vuelo por instrumentos (IFR) que une el aeródromo o determinada pista del aeródromo, con determinado punto significativo, normalmente en una ruta ATS [servicios de tránsito aéreo], en el cual comienza la fase en ruta de un vuelo. 3, record 5, Spanish, - salida%20normalizada%20por%20instrumentos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
salida normalizada por instrumentos; SID: término abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 5, Spanish, - salida%20normalizada%20por%20instrumentos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SID es la sigla del inglés: standard instrument departure. 5, record 5, Spanish, - salida%20normalizada%20por%20instrumentos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
IFR, por sus siglas en inglés. 6, record 5, Spanish, - salida%20normalizada%20por%20instrumentos
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-05-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- circling approach
1, record 6, English, circling%20approach
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extension of an instrument approach procedure which provides for visual circling of the aerodrome prior to landing. 2, record 6, English, - circling%20approach
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
circling approach: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 6, English, - circling%20approach
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- approche indirecte
1, record 6, French, approche%20indirecte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- approche décalée 2, record 6, French, approche%20d%C3%A9cal%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prolongement d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments, qui prévoit des manœuvres à vue autour de l'aérodrome avant l'atterrissage. 3, record 6, French, - approche%20indirecte
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La trajectoire d'approche indirecte comprend une partie présentant les évolutions de remise des gaz et de nouvelle présentation. 4, record 6, French, - approche%20indirecte
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche décalée (militaire). 2, record 6, French, - approche%20indirecte
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
approche indirecte; approche décalée : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 6, French, - approche%20indirecte
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
approche indirecte : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 6, French, - approche%20indirecte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación en circuito
1, record 6, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20en%20circuito
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prolongación de un procedimiento de aproximación por instrumentos, que permite maniobrar alrededor del aeródromo, con referencias visuales, antes de aterrizar. 2, record 6, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20en%20circuito
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aproximación en circuito: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 6, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20en%20circuito
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-04-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- estimated time of arrival
1, record 7, English, estimated%20time%20of%20arrival
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ETA 1, record 7, English, ETA
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For IFR [instrument flight rules] flights, the time at which it is estimated that the aircraft will arrive over that designated point, defined by reference to navigation aids, from which it is intended that an instrument approach procedure will be commenced, or, if no navigation aid is associated with the aerodrome, the time at which the aircraft will arrive over the aerodrome. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ] 2, record 7, English, - estimated%20time%20of%20arrival
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimated time of arrival; ETA: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 7, English, - estimated%20time%20of%20arrival
Record 7, Key term(s)
- estimated arrival time
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- heure d'arrivée prévue
1, record 7, French, heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20pr%C3%A9vue
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ETA 2, record 7, French, ETA
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
- HAP 3, record 7, French, HAP
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- heure prévue d'arrivée 4, record 7, French, heure%20pr%C3%A9vue%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- HPA 4, record 7, French, HPA
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- HPA 4, record 7, French, HPA
- heure probable d'arrivée 5, record 7, French, heure%20probable%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cas des vols IFR [règles de vol aux instruments], heure à laquelle il est estimé que l'aéronef arrivera à la verticale du point désigné, défini par référence à des aides de navigation, à partir duquel il est prévu qu'une procédure d'approche aux instruments sera amorcée, ou, si l'aérodrome ne dispose pas d'aide de navigation, heure à laquelle l'aéronef arrivera à la verticale de l'aérodrome. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 6, record 7, French, - heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20pr%C3%A9vue
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
heure d'arrivée prévue; ETA : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 7, record 7, French, - heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20pr%C3%A9vue
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
heure d'arrivée prévue; HAP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 7, record 7, French, - heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20pr%C3%A9vue
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- hora prevista de llegada
1, record 7, Spanish, hora%20prevista%20de%20llegada
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ETA 1, record 7, Spanish, ETA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En los vuelos IFR [reglas de vuelo por instrumentos], la hora a la cual se prevé que la aeronave llegará sobre un punto designado, definido con referencia a las ayudas para la navegación, a partir del cual se iniciará un procedimiento de aproximación por instrumentos, o, si el aeródromo no está equipado con ayudas para la navegación, la hora a la cual la aeronave llegará sobre el aeródromo. Para los vuelos VFR [reglas de vuelo visual], la hora a la cual se prevé que la aeronave llegará sobre el aeródromo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 7, Spanish, - hora%20prevista%20de%20llegada
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hora prevista de llegada; ETA: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 7, Spanish, - hora%20prevista%20de%20llegada
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-12-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- total estimated elapsed time
1, record 8, English, total%20estimated%20elapsed%20time
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- total EET 2, record 8, English, total%20EET
correct, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For IFR [instrument flight rules] flights, the estimated time required from take-off to arrive over that designated point, defined by reference to navigation aids, from which it is intended that an instrument approach procedure will be commenced, or, if no navigation aid is associated with the destination aerodrome, to arrive over the destination aerodrome. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ] 3, record 8, English, - total%20estimated%20elapsed%20time
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
total estimated elapsed time: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 8, English, - total%20estimated%20elapsed%20time
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
total estimated elapsed time; total EET: terms standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 8, English, - total%20estimated%20elapsed%20time
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- durée totale estimée
1, record 8, French, dur%C3%A9e%20totale%20estim%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cas des vols IFR [règles de vol aux instruments], temps que l'on estime nécessaire à l'aéronef, à partir du moment du décollage, pour arriver au point désigné, défini par rapport à des aides de navigation, d'où il compte amorcer une procédure d'approche aux instruments ou, si aucune aide de navigation n'est associée à l'aérodrome de destination, à la verticale de cet aérodrome. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 8, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20totale%20estim%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
durée totale estimée : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 8, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20totale%20estim%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- duración total prevista
1, record 8, Spanish, duraci%C3%B3n%20total%20prevista
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En el caso de los vuelos IFR, el tiempo que se estima necesario a partir del momento del despegue para llegar al punto designado, definido con relación a las ayudas para la navegación, desde el cual se tiene la intención de iniciar un procedimiento de aproximación por instrumentos o, si no existen ayudas para la navegación asociadas con el aeródromo de destino, para llegar a la vertical de dicho aeródromo. En el caso de los vuelos VFR, el tiempo que se estima necesario a partir del momento del despegue para llegar a la vertical del aeródromo de destino. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 8, Spanish, - duraci%C3%B3n%20total%20prevista
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
duración total prevista: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 8, Spanish, - duraci%C3%B3n%20total%20prevista
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-10-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- estimated time of arrival
1, record 9, English, estimated%20time%20of%20arrival
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ETA 1, record 9, English, ETA
correct, standardized
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time at which it is estimated that the aircraft will land, provided that no delay is experienced. 1, record 9, English, - estimated%20time%20of%20arrival
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Calculation of the ETA in the case of an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight to an aerodrome served by one or more NAVAIDs [navigation aids] is based on the average time required by the aircraft to complete an instrument approach procedure(IAP) at the aerodrome. 1, record 9, English, - estimated%20time%20of%20arrival
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
estimated time of arrival; ETA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 9, English, - estimated%20time%20of%20arrival
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- heure d'arrivée prévue
1, record 9, French, heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20pr%C3%A9vue
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ETA 1, record 9, French, ETA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heure à laquelle il est prévu que l'aéronef atterrisse à condition de ne pas accuser de retard. 1, record 9, French, - heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20pr%C3%A9vue
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le calcul de l’ETA d'un vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] à un aérodrome desservi par une ou plusieurs NAVAID [aides à la navigation] se fait à partir du temps moyen requis par l'aéronef pour effectuer une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) à l'aérodrome. 1, record 9, French, - heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20pr%C3%A9vue
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
heure d'arrivée prévue; ETA : 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 9, French, - heure%20d%27arriv%C3%A9e%20pr%C3%A9vue
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-09-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- runway-holding position
1, record 10, English, runway%2Dholding%20position
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A designated position intended to protect a runway, an obstacle limitation surface, or an ILS/MLS [instrument landing system/microwave landing system] critical/sensitive area at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold, unless otherwise authorized by the aerodrome control tower. 2, record 10, English, - runway%2Dholding%20position
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In radiotelephony phraseologies, the expression “holding point” is used to designate the runway-holding position. 3, record 10, English, - runway%2Dholding%20position
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway-holding position: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 10, English, - runway%2Dholding%20position
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- point d'attente avant piste
1, record 10, French, point%20d%27attente%20avant%20piste
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point désigné en vue de protéger une piste, une surface de limitation d'obstacles ou une zone critique/sensible d'ILS/MLS [système d'atterrissage aux instruments/système d'atterrissage hyperfréquences], auquel les aéronefs et véhicules circulant à la surface s'arrêteront et attendront, sauf autorisation contraire de la tour de contrôle d'aérodrome. 2, record 10, French, - point%20d%27attente%20avant%20piste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les expressions conventionnelles de radiotéléphonie, le terme «point d’attente» désigne le point d’attente avant piste. 3, record 10, French, - point%20d%27attente%20avant%20piste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point d'attente avant piste : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 10, French, - point%20d%27attente%20avant%20piste
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de espera de la pista
1, record 10, Spanish, punto%20de%20espera%20de%20la%20pista
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto designado destinado a proteger una pista, una superficie limitadora de obstáculos o un área crítica o sensible para los sistemas ILS/MLS, en el que las aeronaves en rodaje y los vehículos se detendrán y se mantendrán a la espera, a menos que la torre de control de aeródromo autorice otra cosa. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 10, Spanish, - punto%20de%20espera%20de%20la%20pista
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punto de espera de la pista: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 10, Spanish, - punto%20de%20espera%20de%20la%20pista
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- precision runway CAT II
1, record 11, English, precision%20runway%20CAT%20II
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A runway adequate for instrument approach down to a decision height(DH) lower than 200 ft, but not lower than 100 ft, above height above aerodrome(HAA) or height above touchdown(HAT) and in operating visibility not less than runway visual range(RVR) 1200 ft. 1, record 11, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20II
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAT: clear air turbulence. 2, record 11, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20II
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precision runway CAT II: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 11, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20II
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- piste de précision CAT II
1, record 11, French, piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20II
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piste destinée à une approche aux instruments avec une hauteur de décision (DH) inférieure à 200 [pieds], mais supérieure ou égale à 100 [pieds], au-dessus de la hauteur au-dessus de l'aérodrome (HAA) ou de la hauteur au-dessus de la zone de poser (HAT) et avec une visibilité supérieure ou égale à une portée visuelle de piste (RVR) de 1200 [pieds]. 1, record 11, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20II
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAT : turbulence en air clair. 2, record 11, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20II
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
piste de précision CAT II : terme 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 11, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20II
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- precision runway CAT I
1, record 12, English, precision%20runway%20CAT%20I
correct, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A runway adequate for instrument approach down to a decision height(DH) lower than 250 ft, but not lower than 200 ft, above height above aerodrome(HAA) or height above touchdown(HAT) and in operating visibility not less than 0. 5 SM [statute mile] or runway visual range(RVR) 2600 ft. 1, record 12, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20I
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAT: clear air turbulence. 2, record 12, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20I
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
precision runway CAT I: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 12, English, - precision%20runway%20CAT%20I
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- piste de précision CAT I
1, record 12, French, piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20I
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piste destinée à une approche aux instruments avec une hauteur de décision (DH) inférieure à 250 [pieds], mais supérieure ou égale à 200 [pieds], au-dessus de la hauteur au-dessus de l'aérodrome (HAA) ou de la hauteur au-dessus de la zone de poser (HAT) et avec une visibilité supérieure ou égale à 0,5 SM [mille terrestre] ou une portée visuelle de piste (RVR) de 2600 [pieds]. 1, record 12, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20I
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAT : turbulence en air clair. 2, record 12, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20I
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
piste de précision CAT I : terme 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 12, French, - piste%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision%20CAT%20I
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Publications
Universal entry(ies) Record 13
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Content and format of Flight Information Publication(FLIP) terminal high/low instrument approach procedures, instrument departure procedure and aerodrome diagrams/layouts
1, record 13, English, Content%20and%20format%20of%20Flight%20Information%20Publication%28FLIP%29%20terminal%20high%2Flow%20instrument%20approach%20procedures%2C%20instrument%20departure%20procedure%20and%20aerodrome%20diagrams%2Flayouts
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANAGS (Standardization Agreements) are NATO publications used by the Department of National Defence as works of reference. 2, record 13, English, - Content%20and%20format%20of%20Flight%20Information%20Publication%28FLIP%29%20terminal%20high%2Flow%20instrument%20approach%20procedures%2C%20instrument%20departure%20procedure%20and%20aerodrome%20diagrams%2Flayouts
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
STANAG 3970: NATO standardization agreement code. 2, record 13, English, - Content%20and%20format%20of%20Flight%20Information%20Publication%28FLIP%29%20terminal%20high%2Flow%20instrument%20approach%20procedures%2C%20instrument%20departure%20procedure%20and%20aerodrome%20diagrams%2Flayouts
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres des publications de l'OTAN
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 13
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Contenu et format des Publications d'information de vol (FLIP) procédures haute/basse altitude d'approche finale aux instruments, procédures de départ aux instruments et schémas/plans d'aérodromes
1, record 13, French, Contenu%20et%20format%20des%20Publications%20d%27information%20de%20vol%20%28FLIP%29%20proc%C3%A9dures%20haute%2Fbasse%20altitude%20d%27approche%20finale%20aux%20instruments%2C%20proc%C3%A9dures%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20aux%20instruments%20et%20sch%C3%A9mas%2Fplans%20d%27a%C3%A9rodromes
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANAG 3970 : code d'accord de normalisation de l'OTAN. 2, record 13, French, - Contenu%20et%20format%20des%20Publications%20d%27information%20de%20vol%20%28FLIP%29%20proc%C3%A9dures%20haute%2Fbasse%20altitude%20d%27approche%20finale%20aux%20instruments%2C%20proc%C3%A9dures%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20aux%20instruments%20et%20sch%C3%A9mas%2Fplans%20d%27a%C3%A9rodromes
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-03-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Military Administration
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- air traffic control facility 1, record 14, English, air%20traffic%20control%20facility
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A terminal control unit established to provide air traffic control service to instrument flight rules flights within a terminal control area; an aerodrome control unit established to provide air traffic control services as required; a radar unit established to provide air Traffic control radar services as required; or a flight advisory facility established to provide air traffic control advisory information as required. [9-18) AL 27/77) 1, record 14, English, - air%20traffic%20control%20facility
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- installation de contrôle de la circulation aérienne 1, record 14, French, installation%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une unité de contrôle terminale mise sur pied pour assurer des services de contrôle de circulation aérienne «instrument flight rules» (c.-à-d. conformes aux règles de vol aux instruments) dans une région de contrôle terminale; une unité de contrôle d'aérodrome mise sur pied pour assurer des services contrôleur de circulation aérienne, selon les besoins; une unité radar mise sur pied pour assurer des services de contrôle radar de la circulation aérienne, selon les besoins; un service consultatif mise sur pied pour fournir l'information de vol et les renseignements sur la circulation aérienne, au besoin. [9-18)Mod. 26/77) 1, record 14, French, - installation%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-01-06
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- aerodrome instrument 1, record 15, English, aerodrome%20instrument
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- instrument d'aérodrome 1, record 15, French, instrument%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- standard instrument approach procedure
1, record 16, English, standard%20instrument%20approach%20procedure
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A flight to be conducted in accordance with the Instrument Flight Rules to an aerodrome when no alternate aerodrome is declared shall not be commenced unless : a) a standard instrument approach procedure is prescribed for the aerodrome of intended landing(...) 1, record 16, English, - standard%20instrument%20approach%20procedure
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- procédure normalisée d'approche aux instruments 1, record 16, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20normalis%C3%A9e%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'un vol doit s'effectuer conformément aux règles de vol aux instruments et que le plan de vol ne prévoit pas d'aérodromes de dégagement, ce vol ne sera entrepris que si: a) une procédure normalisée d'approche aux instruments est prescrite pour l'aérodrome d'atterrissage prévu (...) 1, record 16, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20normalis%C3%A9e%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1982-09-28
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- non-visual navigation aid
1, record 17, English, non%2Dvisual%20navigation%20aid
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An ATS unit which provides approach control service requires information on the operational status of non-visual navigation aids used for initial and intermediate phases of instrument approach procedures for the aerodrome(8) for which it has responsibility [Att F 3] 1, record 17, English, - non%2Dvisual%20navigation%20aid
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- aide non visuelle à la navigation 1, record 17, French, aide%20non%20visuelle%20%C3%A0%20la%20navigation
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un organe ATS qui assure le contrôle d'approche doit disposer de renseignements sur l'état opérationnel des aides non visuelles à la navigation utilisées pendant les phases initiales ou intermédiaires des procédures d'approche aux instruments pour le ou les aérodromes dont il a la charge [Sup F 3] 1, record 17, French, - aide%20non%20visuelle%20%C3%A0%20la%20navigation
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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