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IFR CONTROL SERVICE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
- Air Space Control
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- controlled airspace
1, record 1, English, controlled%20airspace
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAS 2, record 1, English, CAS
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR [instrument flight rules] flights and to VFR [visual flight rules] flights in accordance with the airspace classification. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ] 3, record 1, English, - controlled%20airspace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
controlled airspace: term standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - controlled%20airspace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
controlled airspace; CAS: term and abbreviation standardized by the British Standards Institution. 5, record 1, English, - controlled%20airspace
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
controlled airspace: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 1, English, - controlled%20airspace
Record 1, Key term(s)
- controlled air space
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- espace aérien contrôlé
1, record 1, French, espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien de dimensions définies à l'intérieur duquel le service du contrôle de la circulation aérienne est assuré aux vols IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] et aux vols VFR [règles de vol à vue] selon la classification des espaces aériens. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 1, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
espace aérien contrôlé : terme normalisé par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espace aérien contrôlé : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vigilancia y formalidades (Transporte aéreo)
- Control del espacio aéreo
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- espacio aéreo controlado
1, record 1, Spanish, espacio%20a%C3%A9reo%20controlado
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espacio aéreo de dimensiones definidas dentro del cual se facilita servicio de control de tránsito aéreo a los vuelos IFR [reglas de vuelo por instrumentos] y a los vuelos VFR [reglas de vuelo visual], de conformidad con la clasificación del espacio aéreo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 1, Spanish, - espacio%20a%C3%A9reo%20controlado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
espacio aéreo controlado: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - espacio%20a%C3%A9reo%20controlado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pre-departure clearance
1, record 2, English, pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PDC 2, record 2, English, PDC
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- predeparture clearance 3, record 2, English, predeparture%20clearance
correct, officially approved
- PDC 4, record 2, English, PDC
correct, officially approved
- PDC 4, record 2, English, PDC
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An initial IFR [instrument flight rules] clearance delivered electronically via air-ground data link(AGDL) to airline companies with an on-site computer capable of interfacing with ATC [air traffic control] and the data link service provider. 5, record 2, English, - pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Following initial delivery of the clearance to the air operator, the latter may subsequently relay the clearance by non-electronic means to the flight crew if the aircraft is not suitably equipped. 5, record 2, English, - pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pre-departure clearance; PDC: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 6, record 2, English, - pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
predeparture clearance; PDC: designations officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 2, English, - pre%2Ddeparture%20clearance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autorisation prédépart
1, record 2, French, autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PDC 2, record 2, French, PDC
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- autorisation pré-départ 3, record 2, French, autorisation%20pr%C3%A9%2Dd%C3%A9part
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- PDC 3, record 2, French, PDC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- PDC 3, record 2, French, PDC
- autorisation de pré-départ 4, record 2, French, autorisation%20de%20pr%C3%A9%2Dd%C3%A9part
correct, feminine noun
- PDC 5, record 2, French, PDC
correct, feminine noun
- PDC 5, record 2, French, PDC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Autorisation IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] initiale transmise électroniquement grâce à la liaison de données air-sol (AGDL) aux entreprises de transport aérien qui disposent d'un ordinateur sur place capable de communiquer avec l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] et le fournisseur du service de liaison de données. 1, record 2, French, - autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après avoir reçu l'autorisation initiale, l'exploitant aérien peut ensuite la retransmettre par des moyens autres qu'électroniques à l'équipage de conduite si l'aéronef n'est pas convenablement équipé. 1, record 2, French, - autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
autorisation prédépart; PDC : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; 6, record 2, French, - autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
autorisation pré-départ; PDC : désignations uniformisées par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 2, French, - autorisation%20pr%C3%A9d%C3%A9part
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorización previa a la salida
1, record 2, Spanish, autorizaci%C3%B3n%20previa%20a%20la%20salida
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PDC 2, record 2, Spanish, PDC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorización previa a la salida; PDC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 2, Spanish, - autorizaci%C3%B3n%20previa%20a%20la%20salida
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- departure control
1, record 3, English, departure%20control
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function of an approach control facility providing ATC [air traffic control] service for departing IFR [instrument flight rules] and, under certain conditions, VFR [visual flight rules] aircraft. 1, record 3, English, - departure%20control
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
departure control: designation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 3, English, - departure%20control
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contrôle des départs
1, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4le%20des%20d%C3%A9parts
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction à l'intérieur d'une unité de contrôle d'approche qui fournit un service ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] pour les aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] en partance et, dans certaines conditions, pour les aéronefs VFR [règles de vol à vue] en partance. 2, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20des%20d%C3%A9parts
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle des départs : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20des%20d%C3%A9parts
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- arrival control
1, record 4, English, arrival%20control
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A function of an approach control facility providing ATC [air traffic control] service for arriving IFR [instrument flight rules] and, under certain conditions, VFR [visual flight rules] aircraft. 2, record 4, English, - arrival%20control
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrival control: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 4, English, - arrival%20control
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contrôle des arrivées
1, record 4, French, contr%C3%B4le%20des%20arriv%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction à l'intérieur d'une unité de contrôle d'approche qui fournit un service ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] pour les aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] à l'arrivée et, dans certaines conditions, pour les aéronefs VFR [règles de vol à vue] à l'arrivée. 2, record 4, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20des%20arriv%C3%A9es
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle des arrivées : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20des%20arriv%C3%A9es
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Air Space Control
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- military terminal control unit
1, record 5, English, military%20terminal%20control%20unit
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MTCU 1, record 5, English, MTCU
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of control by surveillance and precision radar, consolidated into one specific military unit to provide radar traffic control service to IFR [instrument flight rules] flights operating within a designated terminal control area(TCA). 1, record 5, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20unit
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military terminal control unit; MTCU: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 5, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20unit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- unité militaire de contrôle terminal
1, record 5, French, unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MTCU 1, record 5, French, MTCU
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de contrôle par radar de surveillance et de précision, constitué en une unité militaire précise afin de fournir le service de contrôle de la circulation aérienne par radar aux aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] évoluant à l'intérieur d'une région de contrôle terminal (TCA) désignée. 1, record 5, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unité militaire de contrôle terminal; MTCU : 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 5, French, - unit%C3%A9%20militaire%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
- Air Traffic Control
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- IFR control service
1, record 6, English, IFR%20control%20service
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A service provided by ATC [air traffic control] units including: (a) area control service; and (b) terminal control service. 1, record 6, English, - IFR%20control%20service
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR: instrument flight rules. 2, record 6, English, - IFR%20control%20service
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
IFR control service : term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 6, English, - IFR%20control%20service
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- service de contrôle IFR
1, record 6, French, service%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20IFR
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service de contrôle de la circulation aérienne qui comprend : a) le service de contrôle régional; b) le service de contrôle terminal. 1, record 6, French, - service%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20IFR
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR : règles de vol aux instruments. 2, record 6, French, - service%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20IFR
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
service de contrôle IFR : terme 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 6, French, - service%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20IFR
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-04-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
- Air Traffic Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- approach control service
1, record 7, English, approach%20control%20service
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ATC [air traffic control] service provided by an approach control facility for arriving and departing VFR/IFR [visual flight rules/instrument flight rules] aircraft and, on occasion, en route aircraft. 1, record 7, English, - approach%20control%20service
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At some airports not served by an approach control facility, the air route traffic control center (ARTCC) provides limited approach control service. 1, record 7, English, - approach%20control%20service
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- service de contrôle d'approche
1, record 7, French, service%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27approche
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] fourni par une [installation de contrôle d'approche] aux aéronefs VFR [règles de vol à vue] et IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] au départ et à l'arrivée et, à l'occasion, aux aéronefs en route. 2, record 7, French, - service%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27approche
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À certains aéroports non desservis par une [installation de contrôle d'approche], [le centre de contrôle de la circulation aérienne en route] (ARTCC) fournit un service de contrôle d'approche restreint. 2, record 7, French, - service%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27approche
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- air route traffic control center
1, record 8, English, air%20route%20traffic%20control%20center
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ARTCC 1, record 8, English, ARTCC
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facility established to provide ATC [air traffic control] service to aircraft operating on IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plans(FP) within controlled airspace and principally during the en route phase of flight. 1, record 8, English, - air%20route%20traffic%20control%20center
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When equipment capabilities and controller workload permit, certain advisory/assistance services may be provided to VFR [visual flight rules] aircraft. 1, record 8, English, - air%20route%20traffic%20control%20center
Record 8, Key term(s)
- air route traffic control centre
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- centre de contrôle de la circulation aérienne en route
1, record 8, French, centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20en%20route
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation établie pour fournir le service ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] aux aéronefs IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] à l'intérieur de l'espace aérien contrôlé et principalement pendant la phase en route du vol. 2, record 8, French, - centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20en%20route
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque l'équipement et la charge de travail des contrôleurs le permettent, certains services d'aide et de consultation peuvent être fournis aux aéronefs VFR [règles de vol à vue]. 2, record 8, French, - centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne%20en%20route
Record 8, Key term(s)
- air route traffic control centre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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