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OFF-ROUTE VECTOR [1 record]

Record 1 2012-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A vector provided by ATC [air traffic control] that takes an aircraft off a previously assigned route.

OBS

Altitudes assigned by ATC during such vectors provide the required obstacle clearance.

OBS

off-route vector: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Vecteur fourni par l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] qui amène un aéronef à sortir de sa route assignée.

OBS

Les altitudes assignées par l'ATC lors de ces guidages tiennent compte de la marge de franchissement d'obstacles.

OBS

vecteur hors route : 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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