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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ZONE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deviation alert
1, record 1, English, deviation%20alert
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An automated audible and visual alert emitted to air traffic control personnel indicating that an aircraft has deviated into the no-transgression zone established between extended parallel runway centrelines. 1, record 1, English, - deviation%20alert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deviation alert: designation and definition standardized by the Aviation Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 1, English, - deviation%20alert
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alerte de déviation
1, record 1, French, alerte%20de%20d%C3%A9viation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alerte sonore et visuelle automatisée émise au personnel de la circulation aérienne qui indique qu'un aéronef pénètre dans la zone de non-transgression établie entre les prolongements d'axes de pistes parallèles. 1, record 1, French, - alerte%20de%20d%C3%A9viation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alerte de déviation : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie en aviation. 2, record 1, French, - alerte%20de%20d%C3%A9viation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Airborne Forces
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- combat control team
1, record 2, English, combat%20control%20team
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CCT 2, record 2, English, CCT
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A team of specially trained personnel who can be airdropped to provide local air traffic control and to advise on all aspects of landing, airdrop, and/or extraction zone requirements. 3, record 2, English, - combat%20control%20team
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combat control team; CCT: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - combat%20control%20team
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Forces aéroportées
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équipe de guidage au sol
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20guidage%20au%20sol
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CCT 2, record 2, French, CCT
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipe de parachutistes spécialement entraînés assurant le guidage final de l’aéronef sur la zone de largage et capable de fournir des informations sur la zone de poser ou de largage. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20guidage%20au%20sol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipe de guidage au sol; CCT : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20guidage%20au%20sol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas aerotransportadas
- Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- equipo de control
1, record 2, Spanish, equipo%20de%20control
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En operaciones de transporte aéreo, un equipo de personal especialmente preparado para operaciones de desembarco aéreo. Se lanzan en paracaídas para controlar, en todos los aspectos, las zonas de aterrizaje o lanzamiento de paracaidistas o de cargas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - equipo%20de%20control
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-01-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Organization
- Paradrop and Airdrop
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drop zone controller
1, record 3, English, drop%20zone%20controller
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DZC 2, record 3, English, DZC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- DZ controller 2, record 3, English, DZ%20controller
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Range control called the tower and informed [the air traffic control operator] that there was a scheduled para-drop at around that time, although they had contact with neither the drop zone controller nor the pilot. 3, record 3, English, - drop%20zone%20controller
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation militaire
- Parachutage et largage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur de zone de largage
1, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20zone%20de%20largage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CZL 2, record 3, French, CZL
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le contrôleur du champ de tir a appelé la tour et indiqué au [préposé au contrôle de la circulation aérienne] qu'un parachutage était prévu vers cette heure-là, mais qu'il n'avait aucun contact avec le contrôleur de la zone de largage, ni avec le pilote. 3, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20zone%20de%20largage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-07-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- special VFR flight
1, record 4, English, special%20VFR%20flight
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SVFR 2, record 4, English, SVFR
correct, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A VFR flight [visual flight rules flight] cleared by air traffic control to operate within a control zone in meteorological conditions below VMC [visual meteorological conditions]. 3, record 4, English, - special%20VFR%20flight
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
special VFR flight: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 4, English, - special%20VFR%20flight
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
special VFR flight; SVFR: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 4, English, - special%20VFR%20flight
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vol VFR spécial
1, record 4, French, vol%20VFR%20sp%C3%A9cial
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SVFR 2, record 4, French, SVFR
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vol VFR [règles de vol à vue] autorisé par le contrôle de la circulation aérienne à l'intérieur d'une zone de contrôle dans des conditions météorologiques inférieures aux conditions VMC [conditions météorologiques de vol à vue]. 3, record 4, French, - vol%20VFR%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vol VFR spécial : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 4, French, - vol%20VFR%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vol VFR spécial; SVFR : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 4, French, - vol%20VFR%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vuelo VFR especial
1, record 4, Spanish, vuelo%20VFR%20especial
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vuelo VFR al que el control de tránsito aéreo ha concedido autorización para que se realice dentro de una zona de control en condiciones meteorológicas inferiores a las VMC [condiciones meteorológicas de vuelo visual]. 1, record 4, Spanish, - vuelo%20VFR%20especial
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VFR: reglas de vuelo visual. 2, record 4, Spanish, - vuelo%20VFR%20especial
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vuelo VFR especial: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - vuelo%20VFR%20especial
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-02-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- instrument meteorological conditions
1, record 5, English, instrument%20meteorological%20conditions
correct, plural, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IMC 2, record 5, English, IMC
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling, less than the minima specified for visual meteorological conditions. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 3, record 5, English, - instrument%20meteorological%20conditions
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a control zone, a VFR [visual flight rules] flight may proceed under instrument meteorological conditions if and as authorized by air traffic control. 3, record 5, English, - instrument%20meteorological%20conditions
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In Canada, the minima for visual meteorological conditions are specified in Subpart 602 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). 4, record 5, English, - instrument%20meteorological%20conditions
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
instrument meteorological conditions; IMC: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 5, English, - instrument%20meteorological%20conditions
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
instrument meteorological conditions: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 6, record 5, English, - instrument%20meteorological%20conditions
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conditions météorologiques de vol aux instruments
1, record 5, French, conditions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
correct, feminine noun, plural, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IMC 1, record 5, French, IMC
correct, feminine noun, plural, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conditions météorologiques, exprimées en fonction de la visibilité, de la distance par rapport aux nuages et du plafond, inférieures aux minimums spécifiés pour les conditions météorologiques de vol à vue. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 5, French, - conditions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans une zone de contrôle, un vol VFR [règles de vol à vue] peut être poursuivi dans les conditions météorologiques de vol aux instruments, pourvu que le pilote y soit autorisé par le contrôle de la circulation aérienne et se conforme aux indications de l'autorisation. 2, record 5, French, - conditions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au Canada, les minimums pour les conditions météorologiques de vol à vue sont spécifiés dans la sous-partie 602 du Règlement de l'aviation canadien (RAC). 3, record 5, French, - conditions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
conditions météorologiques de vol aux instruments; IMC : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 5, French, - conditions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20de%20vol%20aux%20instruments
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- condiciones meteorológicas de vuelo por instrumentos
1, record 5, Spanish, condiciones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20de%20vuelo%20por%20instrumentos
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IMC 1, record 5, Spanish, IMC
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condiciones meteorológicas expresadas en términos de visibilidad, distancia desde las nubes y techo de nubes, inferiores a los mínimos especificados para las condiciones meteorológicas de vuelo visual. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 5, Spanish, - condiciones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20de%20vuelo%20por%20instrumentos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Con autorización del control de tránsito aéreo y si se ajustan a dicha autorización, los vuelos VFR pueden proceder en zonas de control como si estuviesen en condiciones meteorológicas de vuelo por instrumentos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - condiciones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20de%20vuelo%20por%20instrumentos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
condiciones meteorológicas de vuelo por instrumentos; IMC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - condiciones%20meteorol%C3%B3gicas%20de%20vuelo%20por%20instrumentos
Record 5, Key term(s)
- condición meteorológica de vuelo por instrumentos
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-10-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- controlled aerodrome
1, record 6, English, controlled%20aerodrome
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aerodrome at which air traffic control service is provided to aerodrome traffic. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 6, English, - controlled%20aerodrome
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "controlled aerodrome" indicates that air traffic control service is provided to aerodrome traffic but does not necessarily imply that a control zone exists. 2, record 6, English, - controlled%20aerodrome
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
controlled aerodrome: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 6, English, - controlled%20aerodrome
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aérodrome contrôlé
1, record 6, French, a%C3%A9rodrome%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aérodrome où le service du contrôle de la circulation aérienne est assuré au bénéfice de la circulation aérienne. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 6, French, - a%C3%A9rodrome%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «aérodrome contrôlé» indique que le service du contrôle de la circulation aérienne est assuré au bénéfice de la circulation d'aérodrome, mais n'implique pas nécessairement l'existence d'une zone de contrôle. 2, record 6, French, - a%C3%A9rodrome%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aérodrome contrôlé : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 6, French, - a%C3%A9rodrome%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aeródromos
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aeródromo controlado
1, record 6, Spanish, aer%C3%B3dromo%20controlado
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aeródromo en el que se facilita servicio de control de tránsito aéreo para el tránsito del aeródromo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 6, Spanish, - aer%C3%B3dromo%20controlado
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La expresión "aeródromo controlado" indica que se facilita el servicio de control de tránsito para el tránsito del aeródromo, pero no implica que tenga que existir necesariamente una zona de control. 1, record 6, Spanish, - aer%C3%B3dromo%20controlado
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aeródromo controlado: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - aer%C3%B3dromo%20controlado
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-09-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- radar assistance
1, record 7, English, radar%20assistance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Radar assistance is available on a 24 hour basis to all aircraft within the Distant Early Warning Identification Zone(DEWIZ) only. Navigational advice will be rendered when and where possible, but no responsibility for the direct control of aircraft is accepted. Radar Assistance does not absolve the Captain of an aircraft of the responsibility of complying with Air Traffic Control clearances or other required procedures. Only in the event of distress or emergency will continuous radar service be provided to civil aircraft. 2, record 7, English, - radar%20assistance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- assistance radar
1, record 7, French, assistance%20radar
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 7, French, - assistance%20radar
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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