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TURN REVERSAL [3 records]

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Record 1 2023-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

When the course reversal turn intercepts the extended intermediate course, or when the course reversal turn intercepts a straight segment prior to intercepting the extended intermediate course, the minimum distance between the rollout point and the PFAF [precise final approach fix] is 10 NM [nautical miles].

OBS

straight route segment: designation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
OBS

tronçon de route rectiligne : désignation uniformisée par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Control de tránsito aéreo
  • Pilotaje y navegación aérea
OBS

tramo de ruta recto: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 2 2021-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

No reduction of secondary ROC is authorized in the course reversal area unless the TP [turn point] fix is DME [distance measuring equipment].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
CONT

La réduction d'une ROC secondaire n'est pas autorisée dans l'aire d'inversion de trajectoire, à moins que le repère du [point de virage] soit un [dispositif de mesure de distance].

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

The point of a procedure turn manoeuvre where course reversal has been completed and an aircraft is established inbound on the intermediate approach or final approach course.

OBS

A report of "procedure turn inbound" is normally used by ATC [air traffic control] as a position report for separation purposes.

OBS

procedure turn inbound: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Pendant un virage conventionnel (PT), point où un aéronef fait demi-tour et, par la suite, est en rapprochement dans le segment d'approche intermédiaire ou sur la trajectoire d'approche finale.

OBS

Un compte rendu de «virage conventionnel en rapprochement» est généralement utilisé par l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] comme compte rendu de position pour déterminer l'espacement des aéronefs.

OBS

virage conventionnel en rapprochement : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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