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AERODROME TRAFFIC FREQUENCY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aerodrome traffic frequency
1, record 1, English, aerodrome%20traffic%20frequency
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ATF 2, record 1, English, ATF
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very high frequency(VHF) designated to ensure that all radio-equipped aircraft operating at or in the vicinity of an aerodrome, or in a defined area where VFR [visual flight rules] traffic is high, are listening on a common frequency and following a common reporting procedure. 3, record 1, English, - aerodrome%20traffic%20frequency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aerodrome traffic frequency : designation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 1, English, - aerodrome%20traffic%20frequency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fréquence de trafic d'aérodrome
1, record 1, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20de%20trafic%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ATF 2, record 1, French, ATF
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Très haute fréquence (VHF) assignée pour permettre à tous les aéronefs équipés d'une radio qui évoluent sur un aérodrome, dans son voisinage ou dans une zone définie lorsque le trafic VFR [règles de vol à vue] est dense, d'être à l'écoute sur une fréquence commune et de suivre une procédure commune de compte rendu. 3, record 1, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20de%20trafic%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fréquence de trafic d'aérodrome; ATF : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 1, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20de%20trafic%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-06-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- appropriate frequency 1, record 2, English, appropriate%20frequency
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Means a) the radio frequency specified by an air traffic control unit or flight service station for use by the pilot-in-command of an aircraft,(b) the mandatory frequency for use at or in the vicinity of an aerodrome for which a mandatory frequency has been specified, or(c) in any case not described in paragraph(a) or(b), the frequency specified for an aerodrome or an airspace in the Canada Air Pilot or the Canada Flight Supplement. 1, record 2, English, - appropriate%20frequency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fréquence appropriée
1, record 2, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20appropri%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon le cas : a) la fréquence radio assignée par une unité de contrôle de la circulation aérienne ou une station d'information de vol, devant être utilisée par le commandant de bord d'un aéronef; b) la fréquence obligatoire devant être utilisée à un aérodrome ou dans son voisinage pour lequel une fréquence obligatoire a été assignée; c) dans les cas non visés aux alinéas a) et b), la fréquence assignée à un aérodrome ou à un espace aérien selon le Canada Air Pilot ou le Supplément de vol-Canada. 1, record 2, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20appropri%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : RÈGLEMENT DE L'AVIATION CANADIEN - PARTIE I 1, record 2, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20appropri%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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