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Record 1 2012-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Space Control
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.

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.

OBS

military terminal control area; MTCA : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contrôle de l'espace aérien
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.

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.

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.

Spanish

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