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BALKED LANDING [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- low-energy landing regime
1, record 1, English, low%2Denergy%20landing%20regime
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The decision to place an aircraft into the low-energy landing regime is a decision to land. If there is any doubt regarding the probability of a safe landing, a go-around or balked landing must be initiated prior to entry into this regime... An attempt to commence a go-around or balked landing while in the low-energy landing regime is a high-risk, undemonstrated [manoeuvre]. 2, record 1, English, - low%2Denergy%20landing%20regime
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- régime d'atterrissage bas
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9gime%20d%27atterrissage%20bas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La décision de mettre un aéronef en régime d'atterrissage bas est une décision qui commande l'atterrissage. Si un doute subsiste concernant la probabilité d'un atterrissage en toute sécurité, une remise des gaz ou un atterrissage interrompu doit être amorcé avant d'adopter ce régime [...] Tenter d'amorcer une remise des gaz ou un atterrissage interrompu en régime d'atterrissage bas est une manœuvre à risque élevé et qui n'a pas été mise à l'essai. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20d%27atterrissage%20bas
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- approach and landing phase
1, record 2, English, approach%20and%20landing%20phase
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of the flight from 300 m(1 000 ft) above the elevation of the FATO [final approach and take-off area] if the flight is planned to exceed this height, or from the commencement of the descent in the other cases, to landing or to the balked landing point. 1, record 2, English, - approach%20and%20landing%20phase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term relating to helicopters. 2, record 2, English, - approach%20and%20landing%20phase
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- phase d'approche et d'atterrissage
1, record 2, French, phase%20d%27approche%20et%20d%27atterrissage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du vol qui va de 300 m (1 000 pi) au-dessus de l'altitude de la FATO [aire d'approche finale et de décollage], si le vol doit dépasser cette hauteur, ou du début de la descente dans les autres cas, jusqu'à l'atterrissage ou jusqu'au point d'atterrissage interrompu. 1, record 2, French, - phase%20d%27approche%20et%20d%27atterrissage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme se rapportant aux hélicoptères. 2, record 2, French, - phase%20d%27approche%20et%20d%27atterrissage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fase de aproximación y aterrizaje
1, record 2, Spanish, fase%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20y%20aterrizaje
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte del vuelo a partir de 300 m (1 000 pies) sobre la elevación de la FATO [área de aproximación final y de despegue], si se ha previsto que el vuelo exceda de esa altura, o bien a partir del comienzo del descenso en los demás casos, hasta el aterrizaje o hasta el punto de aterrizaje interrumpido. 2, record 2, Spanish, - fase%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20y%20aterrizaje
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término relacionado con helicópteros. 3, record 2, Spanish, - fase%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20y%20aterrizaje
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-07-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- obstacle free zone
1, record 3, English, obstacle%20free%20zone
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OFZ 2, record 3, English, OFZ
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The airspace above the inner approach surface, inner transitional surfaces, and balked landing surface and that portion of the strip bounded by these surfaces, which is not penetrated by any fixed obstacle other than a low-mass and frangibly mounted one required for air navigation purposes. 3, record 3, English, - obstacle%20free%20zone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obstacle free zone; OFZ: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 3, English, - obstacle%20free%20zone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone dégagée d'obstacles
1, record 3, French, zone%20d%C3%A9gag%C3%A9e%20d%27obstacles
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OFZ 2, record 3, French, OFZ
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien situé au-dessus de la surface intérieure d'approche, des surfaces intérieures de transition, de la surface d'atterrissage interrompu et de la partie de la bande de piste limitée par ces surfaces, qui n'est traversé par aucun obstacle fixe, à l'exception des objets légers et frangibles qui sont nécessaires pour la navigation aérienne. 3, record 3, French, - zone%20d%C3%A9gag%C3%A9e%20d%27obstacles
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone dégagée d'obstacles; OFZ : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 3, French, - zone%20d%C3%A9gag%C3%A9e%20d%27obstacles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona despejada de obstáculos
1, record 3, Spanish, zona%20despejada%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OFZ 2, record 3, Spanish, OFZ
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espacio aéreo por encima de la superficie de aproximación interna, de las superficies de transición interna, de la superficie de aterrizaje interrumpido y de la parte de la franja limitada por esas superficies, no penetrada por ningún obstáculo fijo salvo uno de masa ligera montado sobre soportes frangibles necesario para fines de navegación aérea. 2, record 3, Spanish, - zona%20despejada%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zona despejada de obstáculos; OFZ: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - zona%20despejada%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- landing decision point
1, record 4, English, landing%20decision%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LDP 2, record 4, English, LDP
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point used in determining landing performance from which, a power-unit failure occurring at this point, the landing may be safely continued or a balked landing initiated. 3, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The combination of height and speed in the landing profile that separates the OEI [One Engine Inoperative] landing or go-around options. If an engine fails prior to the LDP, it is possible to abort the landing and accelerate to Vtoss [Takeoff Safety Speed] by no less than 35 feet above the landing area. If an engine fails after LDP, a normal landing is possible. 4, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
From Business and commercial Aviation magazine, February 1980, p. 63. 5, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
LDP applies to performance Class 1 helicopters. 3, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
landing decision point; LDP: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 4, English, - landing%20decision%20point
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- point de décision à l'atterrissage
1, record 4, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- LDP 2, record 4, French, LDP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point utilisé dans la détermination des performances à l'atterrissage et duquel, en cas de défaillance d'un groupe motopropulseur y survenant, le pilote peut soit poursuivre l'atterrissage en sécurité, soit interrompre l'atterrissage. 2, record 4, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le point décision à l'atterrissage s'applique aux hélicoptères de classe de performances 1. 2, record 4, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de décision à l'atterrissage; LDP : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 4, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20%C3%A0%20l%27atterrissage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de decisión para el aterrizaje
1, record 4, Spanish, punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20aterrizaje
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- LDP 1, record 4, Spanish, LDP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto que se utiliza para determinar la performance de aterrizaje y a partir del cual, al ocurrir una falla de grupo motor en dicho punto, se puede continuar el aterrizaje en condiciones de seguridad o bien iniciar un aterrizaje interrumpido. 1, record 4, Spanish, - punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20aterrizaje
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LDP se aplica a los helicópteros de Clase de performance 1. 1, record 4, Spanish, - punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20aterrizaje
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
punto de decisión para el aterrizaje; LDP : término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20aterrizaje
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-10-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aborted landing
1, record 5, English, aborted%20landing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- balked landing 2, record 5, English, balked%20landing
correct, officially approved
- rejected landing 1, record 5, English, rejected%20landing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A planned landing that is discontinued for reasons such as conflicting traffic, weather, or landing surface obstacles. 1, record 5, English, - aborted%20landing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balked landing : term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 3, record 5, English, - aborted%20landing
Record 5, Key term(s)
- interrupted landing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- atterrissage interrompu
1, record 5, French, atterrissage%20interrompu
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Atterrissage prévu qui est interrompu en raison notamment d'aéronefs en conflit, de mauvaises conditions météorologiques ou d'un obstacle sur la surface d'atterrissage. 2, record 5, French, - atterrissage%20interrompu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atterrissage interrompu : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 5, French, - atterrissage%20interrompu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aterrizaje interrumpido
1, record 5, Spanish, aterrizaje%20interrumpido
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maniobra de aterrizaje que se suspende de manera inesperada en cualquier punto por debajo de OCA/H [altitud/altura de franqueamiento de obstáculos]. 2, record 5, Spanish, - aterrizaje%20interrumpido
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aterrizaje interrumpido : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 5, Spanish, - aterrizaje%20interrumpido
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-09-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- graded area
1, record 6, English, graded%20area
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each runway is bounded on the sides and ends by a prepared “graded” area. This graded area is provided to prevent catastrophic damage to aircraft leaving the runway sides and to protect aircraft that overfly the runway at very low altitudesduring a balked approach for landing. 1, record 6, English, - graded%20area
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- surface nivelée
1, record 6, French, surface%20nivel%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une surface nivelée est aménagée sur les côtés et aux extrémités de chaque piste. Cette surface sert à la fois à réduire le risque de dommages importants que pourraient subir les aéronefs quittant accidentellement la piste, et à protéger les aéronefs qui survoleraient l’aérodrome à faible altitude à la suite d’une remise des gaz. 1, record 6, French, - surface%20nivel%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-09-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- balked landing surface
1, record 7, English, balked%20landing%20surface
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The(...) balked landing surface(...) [is] designed to protect an aeroplane with a wing span of up to 60 m(200 ft)(...) 1, record 7, English, - balked%20landing%20surface
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- surface d'atterrissage interrompu 1, record 7, French, surface%20d%27atterrissage%20interrompu
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La (...) surface d'atterrissage interrompu (...) [est conçue] de manière à protéger un avion dont l'envergure est inférieure ou égale à 60 m (200 pieds) (...) 1, record 7, French, - surface%20d%27atterrissage%20interrompu
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-09-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- balked landing climb
1, record 8, English, balked%20landing%20climb
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) the power used for establishing compliance with the balked landing climb requirement would not be obtained within 5 seconds(...) 1, record 8, English, - balked%20landing%20climb
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- montée en cas d'atterrissage manqué 1, record 8, French, mont%C3%A9e%20en%20cas%20d%27atterrissage%20manqu%C3%A9
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) la puissance utilisée pour satisfaire à la spécification de montée en cas d'atterrissage manqué ne pourrait être obtenue en moins de 5 secondes (...) 1, record 8, French, - mont%C3%A9e%20en%20cas%20d%27atterrissage%20manqu%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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