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EYE WHEEL HEIGHT [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
DEF

The vertical distance from a pilot’s eyes to the lowest portion of the aircraft in the landing attitude.

OBS

This distance ranges from less than 4 ft up to 45 ft for some wide-bodied aircraft.

OBS

eye-to-wheel height; EWH : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

Key term(s)
  • eye to wheel height

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
DEF

Distance verticale entre les yeux d'un pilote et la partie la plus basse d'un aéronef en position d'atterrissage.

OBS

Cette distance varie de moins de 4 [pieds] à 45 [pieds] pour certains gros porteurs.

OBS

hauteur entre les yeux et les roues; EWH : 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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