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FORMATION FLIGHT [1 record]

Record 1 2012-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A flight of a number of aircraft that, by prior arrangement among the pilots, normally operate as a single aircraft with regard to navigation and position reports.

OBS

formation flight: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Vol de plusieurs aéronefs qui, après accord préalable, sont considérés normalement comme un seul aéronef en matière de navigation et de compte rendu de position.

OBS

vol en formation : 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 l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
OBS

vuelo en formación: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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