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VCOA [1 record]

Record 1 2024-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
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.

OBS

visual climb over the airport; VCOA: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
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.

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.

Spanish

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