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Record 1 2012-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
DEF

A manoeuvre during high wind conditions (usually with power off) where floatplane movement is controlled by water rudders and by the opening and closing of cabin doors.

OBS

sail-back: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

Key term(s)
  • sailback

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
DEF

Manœuvre effectuée dans des conditions de grands vents (et généralement avec contact coupé) lorsqu'un hydravion à flotteurs est dirigé au moyen des gouvernails marins et en ouvrant ou en fermant les portes de la cabine.

OBS

dérive dirigée : terme et définition normalisés 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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