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CVFP [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- charted visual approach
1, record 1, English, charted%20visual%20approach
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CVA 1, record 1, English, CVA
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- charted visual flight procedure approach 1, record 1, English, charted%20visual%20flight%20procedure%20approach
correct, United States, standardized
- CVFP 1, record 1, English, CVFP
correct, United States, standardized
- CVFP 1, record 1, English, CVFP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An approach wherein a radar-controlled aircraft on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan (FP), operating in VFR [visual flight rules] conditions and having an ATC [air traffic control] authorization, may proceed to the airport of intended landing via visual landmarks and altitudes depicted on a published visual approach chart. 1, record 1, English, - charted%20visual%20approach
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charted visual approach; CVA; charted visual flight procedure approach; CVFP : terms, abbreviations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - charted%20visual%20approach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- approche visuelle publiée
1, record 1, French, approche%20visuelle%20publi%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CVA 1, record 1, French, CVA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approche où un aéronef contrôlé au radar et suivant un plan de vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments], évoluant dans des conditions VFR [règles de vol à vue] et ayant obtenu l'autorisation de l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne], peut se diriger, à l'aide de repères visuels et d'altitudes représentées sur une carte d'approche publiée, vers l'aéroport où il prévoyait d'atterrir. 1, record 1, French, - approche%20visuelle%20publi%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche visuelle publiée; CVA : 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. 2, record 1, French, - approche%20visuelle%20publi%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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