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GENERAL AVIATION ACTIVITIES [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Industrial Standardization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Occupant Safety and Environmental Systems
1, record 1, English, Occupant%20Safety%20and%20Environmental%20Systems
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. This Section's main functions consist of : type certification of domestic products and subsequent support to the Companies in obtaining foreign type certification; certification of foreign products for use in Canada; participation in the development of standards, policy and guidance material for the Transport Canada aircraft certification activities; support to the Transport Canada regional organizations in their activities including Supplemental Type Certification; participation in Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council(CARAC), international and national working groups and committees including harmonization forums; and general support to the Engineering Division and Aircraft Certification Branch as required on such tasks as delegation to industry and audit. 1, record 1, English, - Occupant%20Safety%20and%20Environmental%20Systems
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Occupant Safety and Environmental Systems Section
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Normalisation industrielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Sécurité des occupants et systèmes environnementaux
1, record 1, French, S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20occupants%20et%20syst%C3%A8mes%20environnementaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Les fonctions principales de cette section sont : homologation de type des produits domestiques et soutien ultérieur aux compagnies dans l'obtention d'homologations de type émises par d'autres pays; homologation de produits d'origine étrangère pour fins d'utilisation au Canada; participation dans le développement de standard, de politiques et de principes directeurs pour les activités d'homologation d'aéronefs de Transport Canada; soutien aux organisations régionales de Transport Canada dans leurs activités dont les homologations de type supplémentaires; participation au Conseil consultatif sur la réglementation aérienne canadienne (CCRAC), aux groupes de travaux et comités nationaux et internationaux dont les forums d'harmonisation; et soutien général à la Division d'Ingénierie et à la Direction de la Certification des Aéronefs pour des tâches telles que les vérifications et les délégations à l'industrie. 1, record 1, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20occupants%20et%20syst%C3%A8mes%20environnementaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Occupation Names (General)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Recreational Aviation and Special Flight Operations Inspector
1, record 2, English, Recreational%20Aviation%20and%20Special%20Flight%20Operations%20Inspector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. Inspectors develop and administer safety regulations, standards, policy and procedures regarding flight crew licensing, training and examinations in support of general aviation activities which include recreational aviation and special aviation events such as air shows. Inspectors monitor and certify Flight Training Units, develop written examinations and conduct flight tests for flight crew licensing, and license new members of the aviation community. 1, record 2, English, - Recreational%20Aviation%20and%20Special%20Flight%20Operations%20Inspector
Record 2, Key term(s)
- RASFOI
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Inspecteur de l'aviation récréative et des opérations de vol spéciales
1, record 2, French, Inspecteur%20de%20l%27aviation%20r%C3%A9cr%C3%A9ative%20et%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20de%20vol%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Les inspecteurs élaborent et administrent des règlements, des normes, des politiques et des procédures en matière de sécurité concernant la délivrance de licence aux membres d'équipage de conduite, la formation de ceux-ci et les examens d'accréditation pour soutenir les activités de l'aviation générale qui comprennent, entre autres, des activités aériennes récréatives et spéciales telles que les spectacles aériens. Les inspecteurs surveillent et certifient les unités d'instruction en vol, préparent des examens écrits et font passer des tests en vol pour la délivrance de licence aux membres d'équipage de conduite et délivrent des licences aux nouveaux membres du milieu aéronautique. 1, record 2, French, - Inspecteur%20de%20l%27aviation%20r%C3%A9cr%C3%A9ative%20et%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20de%20vol%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 2, Key term(s)
- IAROVS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Occupation Names (General)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Regional Inspector, General Aviation
1, record 3, English, Regional%20Inspector%2C%20General%20Aviation
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. Inspectors develop and administer safety regulations, standards, policy and procedures regarding flight crew licensing, training and examinations in support of general aviation activities which include recreational aviation and special aviation events such as air shows. Inspectors monitor and certify Flight Training Units, develop written examinations and conduct flight tests for flight crew licensing, and license new members of the aviation community. 1, record 3, English, - Regional%20Inspector%2C%20General%20Aviation
Record 3, Key term(s)
- General Aviation Regional Inspector
- RIGA
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Inspecteur régional de l'aviation civile
1, record 3, French, Inspecteur%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20l%27aviation%20civile
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Les inspecteurs élaborent et administrent des règlements, des normes, des politiques et des procédures en matière de sécurité concernant la délivrance de licence aux membres d'équipage de conduite, la formation de ceux-ci et les examens d'accréditation pour soutenir les activités de l'aviation générale qui comprennent, entre autres, des activités aériennes récréatives et spéciales telles que les spectacles aériens. Les inspecteurs surveillent et certifient les unités d'instruction en vol, préparent des examens écrits et font passer des tests en vol pour la délivrance de licence aux membres d'équipage de conduite et délivrent des licences aux nouveaux membres du milieu aéronautique. 1, record 3, French, - Inspecteur%20r%C3%A9gional%20de%20l%27aviation%20civile
Record 3, Key term(s)
- IRAC
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Aviation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- commercial flying
1, record 4, English, commercial%20flying
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The general aviation sector is made up of all types of aviation activity, except air transportation of passengers or goods, and includes both recreational and commercial flying activities. 2, record 4, English, - commercial%20flying
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aviation commerciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pilotage commercial
1, record 4, French, pilotage%20commercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au chapitre de la sécurité en vol, l'ATAC a collaboré étroitement avec Transports Canada à l'élaboration d'un programme intégré de pilotage commercial. Ce programme sera axé sur la sécurité des systèmes et la planification de carrière. En plus d'une sécurité accrue, il y a une occasion de commercialisation puisque ce programme amélioré sera compatible avec d'autres normes internationales. 2, record 4, French, - pilotage%20commercial
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-09-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- general aviation fleet
1, record 5, English, general%20aviation%20fleet
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unfortunately, the General Aviation fleet's aircraft are getting larger, more sophisticated and more expensive. The results of even minor damage to an aircraft during towing and stacking activities are rapidly exceeding our ability to insure ourselves. 2, record 5, English, - general%20aviation%20fleet
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- parc de l'aviation générale
1, record 5, French, parc%20de%20l%27aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On estime que le parc d'aviation générale du Canada effectue environ 2,5 millions d'heures de vol par année et est responsable d'un peu plus de 7 millions de mouvements aériens (décollages et atterrissages). 2, record 5, French, - parc%20de%20l%27aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Aviation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- general aviation activity
1, record 6, English, general%20aviation%20activity
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport operations for remuneration or hire... For ICAO statistical purposes the general aviation activities are classified into instructional flying, business and pleasure flying, aerial work, and other flying. 1, record 6, English, - general%20aviation%20activity
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term usually used in the plural. 2, record 6, English, - general%20aviation%20activity
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
general aviation activity: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 6, English, - general%20aviation%20activity
Record 6, Key term(s)
- general aviation activities
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aviation commerciale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- activité de l'aviation générale
1, record 6, French, activit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activités de l'aviation civile autres que les services aériens réguliers et les transports aériens non réguliers effectués contre rémunération ou en vertu d'un contrat de location [...]. Aux fins des statistiques de l'OACI, l'aviation générale est classée comme suit : vols d'instruction, vols d'affaires et d'agrément, travail aérien et autres activités. 1, record 6, French, - activit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme généralement employé au pluriel. 2, record 6, French, - activit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
activité de l'aviation générale : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 6, French, - activit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 6, Key term(s)
- activités de l'aviation générale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aviación comercial
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- actividad de la aviación general
1, record 6, Spanish, actividad%20de%20la%20aviaci%C3%B3n%20general
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Todas las operaciones de aviación civil que no sean servicios regulares de transporte aéreo por remuneración o arrendamiento [...] 1, record 6, Spanish, - actividad%20de%20la%20aviaci%C3%B3n%20general
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En las estadísticas de la OACI las actividades de la aviación general se clasifican en: vuelos de instrucción, vuelos de negocios y de placer, trabajos aéreos (vuelos agrícolas y otros) y otros tipos de vuelo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - actividad%20de%20la%20aviaci%C3%B3n%20general
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
actividad de la aviación general: Término utilizado generalmente en el plural. 2, record 6, Spanish, - actividad%20de%20la%20aviaci%C3%B3n%20general
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
actividad de la aviación general: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - actividad%20de%20la%20aviaci%C3%B3n%20general
Record 6, Key term(s)
- actividades de la aviación general
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- general aviation apron
1, record 7, English, general%20aviation%20apron
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
General aviation aprons. General aviation aircraft, used for business or personal flying, require several categories of aprons to support different general aviation activities. 1, record 7, English, - general%20aviation%20apron
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aire pour l'aviation générale
1, record 7, French, aire%20pour%20l%27aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aire pour l'aviation générale. Les avions de l'aviation générale, utilisés pour des vols d'affaires ou des vols privés, nécessitent plusieurs catégories d'aires de trafic selon les différentes activités de l'aviation générale. 1, record 7, French, - aire%20pour%20l%27aviation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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