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MISSED APPROACH HOLDING WAYPOINT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- missed approach holding way-point
1, record 1, English, missed%20approach%20holding%20way%2Dpoint
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MAHWP 1, record 1, English, MAHWP
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- missed approach holding waypoint 2, record 1, English, missed%20approach%20holding%20waypoint
correct, standardized
- MAHWP 2, record 1, English, MAHWP
correct, standardized
- MAHWP 2, record 1, English, MAHWP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The waypoint designated in the missed approach segment of an instrument approach procedure(IAP) to which the aircraft will automatically fly and, upon reaching the geographic position of the waypoint, enter a specified holding pattern. 2, record 1, English, - missed%20approach%20holding%20way%2Dpoint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missed approach holding way-point; MAHWP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 1, English, - missed%20approach%20holding%20way%2Dpoint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missed approach holding waypoint; MAHWP : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 1, English, - missed%20approach%20holding%20way%2Dpoint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de cheminement d'attente en approche interrompue
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MAHWP 1, record 1, French, MAHWP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point de cheminement de circuit d'approche interrompue 2, record 1, French, point%20de%20cheminement%20de%20circuit%20d%27approche%20interrompue
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- MAHWP 2, record 1, French, MAHWP
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- MAHWP 2, record 1, French, MAHWP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de cheminement désigné dans le segment d'approche interrompue d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) auquel l'aéronef se rend automatiquement. 2, record 1, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'il atteint la position géographique du point de cheminement, l'aéronef entre dans un circuit d'attente précis. 2, record 1, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de cheminement d'attente en approche interrompue; MAHWP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
point de cheminement de circuit d'approche interrompue; MAHWP : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27attente%20en%20approche%20interrompue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de recorrido de espera en aproximación frustrada
1, record 1, Spanish, punto%20de%20recorrido%20de%20espera%20en%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MAHWP 1, record 1, Spanish, MAHWP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punto de recorrido de espera en aproximación frustrada; MAHWP: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - punto%20de%20recorrido%20de%20espera%20en%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- missed approach turning waypoint
1, record 2, English, missed%20approach%20turning%20waypoint
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MATWP 1, record 2, English, MATWP
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- missed approach turning way-point 2, record 2, English, missed%20approach%20turning%20way%2Dpoint
correct, officially approved
- MATWP 2, record 2, English, MATWP
correct, officially approved
- MATWP 2, record 2, English, MATWP
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The waypoint designated in the missed approach segment of an instrument approach procedure(IAP) to which the aircraft will automatically fly en route to the specified missed approach holding waypoint(MAHWP). 1, record 2, English, - missed%20approach%20turning%20waypoint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missed approach turning way-point; MATWP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 2, English, - missed%20approach%20turning%20waypoint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missed approach turning waypoint; MATWP: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 2, English, - missed%20approach%20turning%20waypoint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de cheminement de virage d'approche interrompue
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20cheminement%20de%20virage%20d%27approche%20interrompue
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MATWP 1, record 2, French, MATWP
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de cheminement désigné dans le segment d'approche interrompue d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) par lequel l'aéronef passera automatiquement en route vers le point de cheminement de circuit d'approche interrompue (MAHWP) spécifié. 2, record 2, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20de%20virage%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de cheminement de virage d'approche interrompue; MATWP : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 2, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20de%20virage%20d%27approche%20interrompue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de recorrido para viraje en aproximación frustrada
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20recorrido%20para%20viraje%20en%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MATWP 1, record 2, Spanish, MATWP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punto de recorrido para viraje en aproximación frustrada; MATWP: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20recorrido%20para%20viraje%20en%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20frustrada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- instrument approach waypoint
1, record 3, English, instrument%20approach%20waypoint
correct, see observation, plural, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
instrument approach waypoints: Geographic positions, given in degrees of latitude and longitude, used in defining instrument approach procedures (IAP). 1, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20waypoint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Waypoints may be coded in aircraft navigation data bases and depicted on instrument approach charts as either fly-by waypoints(turn anticipation permitted) or fly-over waypoints(turn anticipation not permitted). Waypoints that define the missed approach point(MAP) and the missed approach holding waypoint(MAHWP) shall be coded as fly-over waypoints. 1, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20waypoint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
instrument approach waypoint: The plural form of this term (instrument approach waypoints) and the plural definition have been standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 3, English, - instrument%20approach%20waypoint
Record 3, Key term(s)
- instrument approach waypoints
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de cheminement d'approche aux instruments
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
points de cheminement d'approche aux instruments : Positions géographiques, exprimées en degrés de latitude et de longitude, utilisées pour définir les procédures d'approche aux instruments (IAP). 1, record 3, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les points de cheminement peuvent être codés dans les bases de données de navigation des aéronefs et figurer sur les cartes d'approche aux instruments sous forme de points de cheminement anticipés (anticipation de virage permise) ou de points de cheminement survolés (anticipation de virage interdite). Les points de cheminement qui définissent le point d'approche interrompue (MAP) et le point de cheminement de circuit d'approche interrompue (MAHWP) doivent être codés sous forme de points de cheminement survolés. 1, record 3, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de cheminement d'approche aux instruments : Le terme au pluriel (points de cheminement d'approche aux instruments) et la définition au pluriel ont été normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 3, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20d%27approche%20aux%20instruments
Record 3, Key term(s)
- points de cheminement d'approche aux instruments
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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