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VISUAL SEPARATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visual separation
1, record 1, English, visual%20separation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A means used by controllers to separate aircraft operating in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). 1, record 1, English, - visual%20separation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(a) VFR - The controller, having determined that a potential conflict exists, issues clearances, instructions and/or information as necessary to aid aircraft in establishing visual contact with each other or to assist aircraft in avoiding other aircraft. (b) IFR or CVFR - Following a pilot's report that the traffic is in sight, the controller issues the clearance and instructs the pilot to provide his or her own separation by manoeuvring the aircraft as necessary to avoid or follow the traffic. 1, record 1, English, - visual%20separation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visual separation: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - visual%20separation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- espacement visuel
1, record 1, French, espacement%20visuel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pratique employée par les contrôleurs pour espacer les aéronefs évoluant dans des conditions météorologiques de vol à vue (VMC). 1, record 1, French, - espacement%20visuel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a) VFR - Le contrôleur, après avoir établi l'existence possible d'un conflit, délivre des autorisations, donne des instructions ou communique des renseignements, selon le cas, pour aider les aéronefs à établir le contact visuel entre eux, ou pour aider les aéronefs à éviter d'autres aéronefs. b) IFR ou CVFR - Après qu'un pilote signale avoir le trafic en vue, le contrôleur délivre des autorisations et lui demande d'assurer son propre espacement en manœuvrant son aéronef au besoin afin d'éviter ou de suivre le trafic. 1, record 1, French, - espacement%20visuel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espacement visuel : 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 1, French, - espacement%20visuel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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