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DF GUIDANCE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- DF guidance
1, record 1, English, DF%20guidance
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- DF steer 1, record 1, English, DF%20steer
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Headings provided to aircraft by facilities equipped with direction-finding equipment. 1, record 1, English, - DF%20guidance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These headings, if followed, will lead the aircraft to a predetermined point, such as the radio direction-finding station or an airport. DF [direction finder] guidance is given to aircraft in distress or to other aircraft that request the service. 1, record 1, English, - DF%20guidance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DF guidance; DF steer : terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - DF%20guidance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- guidage radiogoniométrique
1, record 1, French, guidage%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- guidage DF 1, record 1, French, guidage%20DF
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caps donnés à un aéronef par une installation pourvue d'équipement radiogoniométrique. 1, record 1, French, - guidage%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces caps, s'ils sont suivis, amèneront l'aéronef vers un point préétabli tel que la station radiogoniométrique ou un aéroport. Le service de guidage radiogoniométrique est fourni aux aéronefs en détresse ou aux aéronefs qui le demandent. 1, record 1, French, - guidage%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
guidage radiogoniométrique; guidage DF : termes 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, - guidage%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- DF approach procedure
1, record 2, English, DF%20approach%20procedure
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- direction finding instrument approach procedure 2, record 2, English, direction%20finding%20instrument%20approach%20procedure
United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A procedure used under emergency conditions where another instrument approach procedure (IAP) cannot be executed. 1, record 2, English, - DF%20approach%20procedure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DF guidance for an instrument approach is given by ATC [air traffic control] facilities with DF capability. 1, record 2, English, - DF%20approach%20procedure
Record 2, Key term(s)
- direction finder approach procedure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- procédure d'approche par guidage radiogoniométrique
1, record 2, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27approche%20par%20guidage%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure utilisée pour des cas d'urgence lorsqu'une autre procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) ne peut être utilisée. 2, record 2, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27approche%20par%20guidage%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le guidage radiogoniométrique pour une approche aux instruments est fourni par les installations ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] pourvues d'équipement de radiogoniométrie. 2, record 2, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27approche%20par%20guidage%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, les termes anglais sont utilisés. 3, record 2, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20d%27approche%20par%20guidage%20radiogoniom%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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