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MINIMUM ATTERRISSAGE DIRECT [1 record]

Record 1 2021-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A statement of MDA [minimum descent altitude] and visibility, or DH [decision height] and visibility, required for a straight-in landing on a specified runway.

OBS

straight-in landing minima; straight-in landing minimums: plural forms.

Key term(s)
  • straight-in landing minima
  • straight-in landing minimums

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Spécification de l'altitude minimale de descente et de la visibilité, ou de la hauteur de décision et de la visibilité, requise pour un atterrissage direct sur une piste.

OBS

minima d'atterrissage direct; minimums d'atterrissage direct : formes au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • minima d'atterrissage direct
  • minimums d'atterrissage direct

Spanish

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