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CIRCULATION CONTRESENS [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

The taxiing of an aircraft on a runway in use in a direction opposite to the landing or take-off direction.

OBS

backtrack: designation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

Key term(s)
  • back-track
  • back track

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Circulation au sol d'un aéronef sur la piste en service, dans la direction opposée à celle de l'atterrissage ou du décollage.

OBS

circulation à contresens : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Key term(s)
  • circulation à contre-sens

Spanish

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