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ALTERNATE AIRPORT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alternate distance
1, record 1, English, alternate%20distance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AD 2, record 1, English, AD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the calculated distance, in nautical miles, from the destination airport to the designated alternate airport. 3, record 1, English, - alternate%20distance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- distance de dégagement
1, record 1, French, distance%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les majorations de carburant sont calculées en s'appuyant selon les circonstances, sur la distance d'étape, l'altitude, le vent estimé, la distance de dégagement, le temps de procédure ou d'attente, etc. 2, record 1, French, - distance%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distance de dégagement : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - distance%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- light gun
1, record 2, English, light%20gun
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hand-held directional light signalling device that emits a brilliant, narrow beam of white, green or red light, as selected by the tower controller. 1, record 2, English, - light%20gun
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The light gun is used as an alternate means of communication for controlling traffic operating in the vicinity of the airport and on the airport movement area. 1, record 2, English, - light%20gun
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
light gun: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee 2, record 2, English, - light%20gun
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- projecteur directif
1, record 2, French, projecteur%20directif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif lumineux portatif et orientable qui émet un faisceau étroit et vif de couleur blanche, verte ou rouge selon la sélection du contrôleur de la tour. 1, record 2, French, - projecteur%20directif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce projecteur est utilisé comme autre moyen de communication pour contrôler la circulation à proximité de l'aéroport et sur l'aire de mouvement. 1, record 2, French, - projecteur%20directif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
projecteur directif : 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 2, French, - projecteur%20directif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-07-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- designated alternate airport
1, record 3, English, designated%20alternate%20airport
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The aircraft must have fuel to fly to the destination airport and then to a designated alternate airport, plus 45 minutes of reserve fuel. 2, record 3, English, - designated%20alternate%20airport
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aéroport de dégagement désigné
1, record 3, French, a%C3%A9roport%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aéronef était parti de Calgary (Alberta) à destination de Vancouver (C.-B.), Victoria étant l'aéroport de dégagement désigné. 2, record 3, French, - a%C3%A9roport%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aéroport de dégagement désigné : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 3, French, - a%C3%A9roport%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- technical alternate airport 1, record 4, English, technical%20alternate%20airport
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- technical alternate 2, record 4, English, technical%20alternate
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An airport which meets all current regulatory and/or policy requirements for the type of aircraft using it but where satisfactory passenger handling and/or alternate passenger travel arrangements are not available. A passenger stand and refuelling capability is required. 3, record 4, English, - technical%20alternate%20airport
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aéroport de dégagement technique
1, record 4, French, a%C3%A9roport%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement%20technique
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. 2, record 4, French, - a%C3%A9roport%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement%20technique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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