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MILITARY AERODROME [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Military Training
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- low level autorotation
1, record 1, English, low%20level%20autorotation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An autorotation manoeuvre that commences at an altitude well below the aerodrome traffic circuit and that is used primarily for tactical military training. 1, record 1, English, - low%20level%20autorotation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
low level autorotation: designation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - low%20level%20autorotation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- low-level autorotation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autorotation à basse altitude
1, record 1, French, autorotation%20%C3%A0%20basse%20altitude
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre d'autorotation qui commence à une altitude bien en dessous du circuit d'aérodrome et qui est utilisée avant tout pour l'entraînement militaire tactique. 1, record 1, French, - autorotation%20%C3%A0%20basse%20altitude
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorotation à basse altitude : désignation et définition normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 1, French, - autorotation%20%C3%A0%20basse%20altitude
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
- Air Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- military aerodrome
1, record 2, English, military%20aerodrome
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
- Forces aériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aérodrome militaire
1, record 2, French, a%C3%A9rodrome%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-12-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Space Control
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- initial
1, record 3, English, initial
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point 3 to 5 mi. [miles] prior to the threshold on the upwind leg, and usually 500 ft [feet] above the normal aerodrome traffic circuit, where military aircraft join the aerodrome traffic circuit to conduct an overhead break. 2, record 3, English, - initial
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
initial: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 3, English, - initial
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point initial
1, record 3, French, point%20initial
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point situé entre 3 et 5 mi [milles] avant le seuil de l'étape vent debout et normalement à 500 pi [pieds] du circuit d'aérodrome standard où les aéronefs militaires se joignent au circuit pour effectuer une procédure de dégagement à l'horizontale. 2, record 3, French, - point%20initial
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point initial : 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 3, French, - point%20initial
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- overhead break
1, record 4, English, overhead%20break
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- 360 overhead 2, record 4, English, 360%20overhead
correct, standardized
- flat break 2, record 4, English, flat%20break
correct, standardized
- pitch 2, record 4, English, pitch
correct, noun, standardized
- overhead approach 2, record 4, English, overhead%20approach
correct, United States, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A series of predetermined manoeuvres prescribed for the VFR [visual flight rules] arrival of military aircraft(often in formation) for their entry into the VFR aerodrome traffic circuit and for landing. 2, record 4, English, - overhead%20break
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The overhead break shall be conducted at 1 000 to 5 000 feet AGL [above ground level] or at a specified circuit altitude if higher and final approach for this maneuver shall be established no less than 5 miles from the threshold of the runway. The overhead break is used to effectively slow the aircraft in order to configure its landing gear and flaps safely prior to landing. 3, record 4, English, - overhead%20break
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
overhead break; 360 overhead; flat break; pitch; overhead approach: terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 4, English, - overhead%20break
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dégagement à l'horizontale
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9gagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27horizontale
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
Série de manœuvres prédéterminées et prescrites pour l'entrée dans le circuit d'aérodrome VFR [règles de vol à vue] des aéronefs VFR militaires (souvent en formation), effectuées dans le but d'atterrir. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9gagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27horizontale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dégagement à l'horizontale : 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, - d%C3%A9gagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27horizontale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- military terminal control area
1, record 5, English, military%20terminal%20control%20area
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MTCA 1, record 5, English, MTCA
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A controlled airspace of defined dimensions normally established in the vicinity of a military aerodrome and within which special procedures and exemptions exist for military aircraft. 1, record 5, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20area
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terminology (Class B, C, D or E equivalent) used for the designations of MTCAs describes the equivalent level of service and operating rules for civilian aircraft operating within the MTCA and under military control. 1, record 5, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20area
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
military terminal control area; MTCA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 5, English, - military%20terminal%20control%20area
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- région de contrôle terminal militaire
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9gion%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MTCA 1, record 5, French, MTCA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace aérien contrôlé de dimensions définies établi normalement au voisinage d'un aérodrome militaire et à l'intérieur duquel des procédures et des exemptions spéciales s'appliquent aux aéronefs militaires. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La terminologie (l'équivalent de classe B, C, D ou E) employée pour désigner les MTCA indique le niveau de service équivalent et les règles d'exploitation pour les aéronefs civils évoluant dans la MTCA et sous le contrôle des militaires. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
région de contrôle terminal militaire; MTCA : 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, - r%C3%A9gion%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20terminal%20militaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- flight itinerary
1, record 6, English, flight%20itinerary
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- FI 2, record 6, English, FI
correct, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Specified information, submitted in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), regarding the intended flight of an aircraft. 2, record 6, English, - flight%20itinerary
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the exception of VFR [visual flight rules] flights to or from a military aerodrome or within an identification zone, pilots are now permitted to file a flight itinerary in lieu of a VFR flight plan or flight notification, provided the itinerary is filed with a responsible person. 3, record 6, English, - flight%20itinerary
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flight itinerary; FI: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 6, English, - flight%20itinerary
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- itinéraire de vol
1, record 6, French, itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20vol
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- FI 2, record 6, French, FI
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Renseignements spécifiques soumis conformément au Règlement de l'aviation canadien (RAC) relatifs aux prévisions de vol d'un aéronef. 2, record 6, French, - itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20vol
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
itinéraire de vol : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 6, French, - itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20vol
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
itinéraire de vol; FI : 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. 4, record 6, French, - itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20vol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-11-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Military Aerodrome Control Unit
1, record 7, English, Military%20Aerodrome%20Control%20Unit
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MACU 1, record 7, English, MACU
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence (Air Command, Winnipeg). 1, record 7, English, - Military%20Aerodrome%20Control%20Unit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Unité de contrôle d'aérodrome militaire
1, record 7, French, Unit%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- UCAM 1, record 7, French, UCAM
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abréviation et titre officialisés par le Ministère de la Défense nationale (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 1, record 7, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27a%C3%A9rodrome%20militaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- within 1, record 8, English, within
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extensive day and night military air operations are conducted within five(5) statute miles of the Rivers Aerodrome. 1, record 8, English, - within
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- zone s'étendant jusqu'à
1, record 8, French, zone%20s%27%C3%A9tendant%20jusqu%27%C3%A0
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De nombreux vols militaires ont lieu jour et nuit dans une zone s'étendant jusqu'à cinq (5) milles anglais de l'aéroport de Rivers. 1, record 8, French, - zone%20s%27%C3%A9tendant%20jusqu%27%C3%A0
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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