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IFR PILOT [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visual climb over the airport
1, record 1, English, visual%20climb%20over%20the%20airport
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VCOA 2, record 1, English, VCOA
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An IFR [instrument flight rules] obstacle departure procedure in which the pilot must maintain certain visual references with the ground and obstacles until reaching a given altitude over the aerodrome. 3, record 1, English, - visual%20climb%20over%20the%20airport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
visual climb over the airport; VCOA: designations and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 1, English, - visual%20climb%20over%20the%20airport
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- montée à vue au-dessus de l'aéroport
1, record 1, French, mont%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20vue%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9roport
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VCOA 2, record 1, French, VCOA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure de départ avec obstacle IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] durant laquelle le pilote doit conserver certains repères visuels avec le sol et les obstacles jusqu'à ce que l'aéronef atteigne une altitude donnée au-dessus de l'aérodrome. 3, record 1, French, - mont%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20vue%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9roport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
montée à vue au-dessus de l'aéroport; VCOA : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 1, French, - mont%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20vue%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20l%27a%C3%A9roport
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- line captain
1, record 2, English, line%20captain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a separate situation, a company may hold the required [operation specifications(Ops Spec) ] to fly single pilot IFR [instrument flight rules], but the line captain does not have a single pilot PPC [pilot proficiency check]. 2, record 2, English, - line%20captain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- commandant de ligne
1, record 2, French, commandant%20de%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- commandante de ligne 2, record 2, French, commandante%20de%20ligne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans une situation précise, une compagnie peut posséder les spécifications d'exploitation nécessaires pour permettre un vol IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] avec un seul pilote, mais le commandant de ligne n'est pas titulaire d'un CCP [contrôle de la compétence du pilote] pour vol avec un seul pilote. 3, record 2, French, - commandant%20de%20ligne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Air Transport Personnel and Services
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- instrument flight rules rating
1, record 3, English, instrument%20flight%20rules%20rating
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- IFR rating 2, record 3, English, IFR%20rating
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Based on logbook entries, this occurrence was to be the pilot's first night time cross-country flight as pilot-in-command. The pilot did not hold an instrument flight rules(IFR) rating. 1, record 3, English, - instrument%20flight%20rules%20rating
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Personnel et services (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- qualification IFR
1, record 3, French, qualification%20IFR
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR : règles de vol aux instruments. 2, record 3, French, - qualification%20IFR
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- visual separation
1, record 4, English, visual%20separation
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A means used by controllers to separate aircraft operating in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). 1, record 4, English, - visual%20separation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(a) VFR-The controller, having determined that a potential conflict exists, issues clearances, instructions and/or information as necessary to aid aircraft in establishing visual contact with each other or to assist aircraft in avoiding other aircraft.(b) IFR or CVFR-Following a pilot's report that the traffic is in sight, the controller issues the clearance and instructs the pilot to provide his or her own separation by manoeuvring the aircraft as necessary to avoid or follow the traffic. 1, record 4, English, - visual%20separation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visual separation: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 4, English, - visual%20separation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- espacement visuel
1, record 4, French, espacement%20visuel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pratique employée par les contrôleurs pour espacer les aéronefs évoluant dans des conditions météorologiques de vol à vue (VMC). 1, record 4, French, - espacement%20visuel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a) VFR - Le contrôleur, après avoir établi l'existence possible d'un conflit, délivre des autorisations, donne des instructions ou communique des renseignements, selon le cas, pour aider les aéronefs à établir le contact visuel entre eux, ou pour aider les aéronefs à éviter d'autres aéronefs. b) IFR ou CVFR - Après qu'un pilote signale avoir le trafic en vue, le contrôleur délivre des autorisations et lui demande d'assurer son propre espacement en manœuvrant son aéronef au besoin afin d'éviter ou de suivre le trafic. 1, record 4, French, - espacement%20visuel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espacement visuel : 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 4, French, - espacement%20visuel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- standard terminal arrival
1, record 5, English, standard%20terminal%20arrival
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- STAR 1, record 5, English, STAR
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An IFR [instrument flight rules] ATC [air traffic control] arrival procedure published in the Canada Air Pilot(CAP) for pilot and controller use. 2, record 5, English, - standard%20terminal%20arrival
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
standard terminal arrival; STAR : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 5, English, - standard%20terminal%20arrival
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arrivée normalisée en région terminale
1, record 5, French, arriv%C3%A9e%20normalis%C3%A9e%20en%20r%C3%A9gion%20terminale
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- STAR 1, record 5, French, STAR
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédure d'arrivée IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] du contrôle de la circulation aérienne publiée dans le Canada Air Pilot (CAP) et destinée aux pilotes et aux contrôleurs. 2, record 5, French, - arriv%C3%A9e%20normalis%C3%A9e%20en%20r%C3%A9gion%20terminale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrivée normalisée en région terminale; STAR : 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; terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 5, French, - arriv%C3%A9e%20normalis%C3%A9e%20en%20r%C3%A9gion%20terminale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-07-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- estimate
1, record 6, English, estimate
correct, noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time, in UTC [coordinated universal time], at which an IFR [instrument flight rules] aircraft is calculated, by either the controller, the pilot or through automated means, to arrive over a significant point. 1, record 6, English, - estimate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimate: term and standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 6, English, - estimate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- estimée
1, record 6, French, estim%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- heure estimée 2, record 6, French, heure%20estim%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heure UTC [temps universel coordonné] à laquelle un aéronef IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] est censé, selon le contrôleur, le pilote ou les moyens automatisés, arriver au-dessus d'un point significatif. 1, record 6, French, - estim%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimée : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 6, French, - estim%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-04-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Radiotelephony
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Cancel my IFR flight plan
1, record 7, English, Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
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 expression used by a pilot when flying on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan(FP) in the U. S. or landing at a Canadian airport that underlies airspace delegated to the control of the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration], to discontinue providing IFR separation and close the FP. 1, record 7, English, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Expression] used by pilots, controllers and flight service specialists. 1, record 7, English, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Radiotéléphonie
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Cancel my IFR flight plan
1, record 7, French, Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression utilisée par un pilote ayant déposé un plan de vol (FP) IFR [règles de vol aux instruments], dans le cadre de vols IFR effectués aux États-Unis ou d'atterrissages à des aéroports canadiens situés sous l'espace aérien relevant de la FAA [Federal Aviation Administration], pour que l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] cesse d'assurer l'espacement IFR. 1, record 7, French, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'emploi de cette expression entraîne également la clôture du FP. 1, record 7, French, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Expression] employée par les pilotes, les contrôleurs et les spécialistes de l'information de vol. 1, record 7, French, - Cancel%20my%20IFR%20flight%20plan
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-11-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Radiotelephony
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Cancelling IFR
1, record 8, English, Cancelling%20IFR
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression used by a pilot, when flying on an IFR [instrument flight rules] flight plan(FP) or flight itinerary(FI), to change flight rules from IFR to VFR [visual flight rules]. 1, record 8, English, - Cancelling%20IFR
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As a result, ATC [air traffic control] will discontinue providing IFR separation, but will not close the IFR FP or FI or open a VFR FP or FI. 1, record 8, English, - Cancelling%20IFR
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Expression] used by pilots, controllers and flight service specialists. 1, record 8, English, - Cancelling%20IFR
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Radiotéléphonie
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- J'annule IFR
1, record 8, French, J%27annule%20IFR
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression utilisée par un pilote ayant déposé un plan de vol (FP) ou un itinéraire de vol (FI) IFR [règles de vol aux instruments] pour passer des règles de vol IFR aux règles de vol VFR [règles de vol à vue]. 1, record 8, French, - J%27annule%20IFR
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’unité ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] met alors fin à l’espacement IFR, mais ne clôture pas le FP ou le FI IFR et ne met pas en vigueur un FP ou un FI VFR. 1, record 8, French, - J%27annule%20IFR
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Expression] employée par les pilotes, les contrôleurs et les spécialistes de l'information de vol. 1, record 8, French, - J%27annule%20IFR
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Radiotelefonía
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Cancelo mi vuelo IFR
1, record 8, Spanish, Cancelo%20mi%20vuelo%20IFR
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El piloto al mando de la aeronave en vuelo IFR debe ser específico a la hora de cancelar su Plan de vuelo IFR y utilizar la fraseología siguiente "Cancelo mi vuelo IFR", junto con los cambios que deben hacerse en su Plan de vuelo actualizado. 1, record 8, Spanish, - Cancelo%20mi%20vuelo%20IFR
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-04-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gross navigational error
1, record 9, English, gross%20navigational%20error
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- GNE 1, record 9, English, GNE
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- gross navigation error 2, record 9, English, gross%20navigation%20error
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gross navigational error(GNE)-Pilots are expected to fly their aircraft along the centerline of their assigned route and to stay within the accuracy limits of their installed navigation systems.(For example, the accuracy tolerance limits for Loran C equipment used in instrument flight rules(IFR) oceanic navigation is 5. 8 NM). If an aircraft becomes off course, it is usually for one of the following reasons; a "loop"(or communications) error between the pilot and the controller, a pilot intentionally entering a waypoint which is not along the assigned route of flight(for example, a pilot deviation due to weather without prior ATC approval or without declaring an emergency), an unintentionally entered waypoint not along the assigned route, and a navigational equipment error or failure. Navigational errors that are greater than 20 NM are investigated by the various countries that provide ATC service. 3, record 9, English, - gross%20navigational%20error
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- erreur grossière de navigation
1, record 9, French, erreur%20grossi%C3%A8re%20de%20navigation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-08-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- IFR pilot 1, record 10, English, IFR%20pilot
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR: instrument flight rules. 2, record 10, English, - IFR%20pilot
Record 10, Key term(s)
- instrument flight rules pilot
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pilote IFR
1, record 10, French, pilote%20IFR
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR : règles de vol aux instruments. 2, record 10, French, - pilote%20IFR
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pilot on IFR plan 1, record 11, English, pilot%20on%20IFR%20plan
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR: instrument flight rules. 2, record 11, English, - pilot%20on%20IFR%20plan
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pilote évoluant selon un plan de vol IFR
1, record 11, French, pilote%20%C3%A9voluant%20selon%20un%20plan%20de%20vol%20IFR
masculine and feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR : règles de vol aux instruments. 2, record 11, French, - pilote%20%C3%A9voluant%20selon%20un%20plan%20de%20vol%20IFR
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-12-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- peripheral vision display
1, record 12, English, peripheral%20vision%20display
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- PVD 2, record 12, English, PVD
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A device] which is intended to reduce pilot overload under IFR conditions by displaying a line of light on the instrument panel that moves in the pitch and roll axes to correspond with the real horizon. 1, record 12, English, - peripheral%20vision%20display
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- système PVD
1, record 12, French, syst%C3%A8me%20PVD
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- projecteur d'horizon pour cockpit 2, record 12, French, projecteur%20d%27horizon%20pour%20cockpit
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dispositif] qui facilite la tâche d'un pilote en vol aux instruments en projetant sur le tableau de bord une ligne lumineuse dont les mouvements matérialisent la position de l'avion par rapport à l'horizon réel. 1, record 12, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20PVD
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-02-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- single pilot IFR operation 1, record 13, English, single%20pilot%20IFR%20operation
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- SPIFR operation 1, record 13, English, SPIFR%20operation
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- vol IFR effectué par un seul pilote
1, record 13, French, vol%20IFR%20effectu%C3%A9%20par%20un%20seul%20pilote
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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