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DOWNWIND TERMINATION WAYPOINT [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-07-30

English

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

The waypoint located downwind to the landing runway abeam the final approach course fix (FACF) where an open RNAV STAR terminates.

OBS

downwind termination waypoint; DTW : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

Key term(s)
  • down-wind termination waypoint

French

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

Point de cheminement situé en vent arrière par rapport à la piste par le travers du repère de trajectoire d’approche finale (FACF) là où une STAR RNAV ouverte se termine.

OBS

point de cheminement terminal vent arrière; DTW : 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.

Spanish

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