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TAXIING POSITION [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intermediate holding position
1, record 1, English, intermediate%20holding%20position
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OPS 2, record 1, English, OPS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A designated position intended for traffic control at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles stop and hold until further cleared to proceed, when so instructed by the aerodrome control tower. 3, record 1, English, - intermediate%20holding%20position
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point d'attente intermédiaire
1, record 1, French, point%20d%27attente%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-09-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- runway-holding position
1, record 2, English, runway%2Dholding%20position
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A designated position intended to protect a runway, an obstacle limitation surface, or an ILS/MLS [instrument landing system/microwave landing system] critical/sensitive area at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold, unless otherwise authorized by the aerodrome control tower. 2, record 2, English, - runway%2Dholding%20position
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In radiotelephony phraseologies, the expression “holding point” is used to designate the runway-holding position. 3, record 2, English, - runway%2Dholding%20position
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
runway-holding position: term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - runway%2Dholding%20position
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point d'attente avant piste
1, record 2, French, point%20d%27attente%20avant%20piste
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point désigné en vue de protéger une piste, une surface de limitation d'obstacles ou une zone critique/sensible d'ILS/MLS [système d'atterrissage aux instruments/système d'atterrissage hyperfréquences], auquel les aéronefs et véhicules circulant à la surface s'arrêteront et attendront, sauf autorisation contraire de la tour de contrôle d'aérodrome. 2, record 2, French, - point%20d%27attente%20avant%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les expressions conventionnelles de radiotéléphonie, le terme «point d’attente» désigne le point d’attente avant piste. 3, record 2, French, - point%20d%27attente%20avant%20piste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point d'attente avant piste : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - point%20d%27attente%20avant%20piste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de espera de la pista
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20espera%20de%20la%20pista
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto designado destinado a proteger una pista, una superficie limitadora de obstáculos o un área crítica o sensible para los sistemas ILS/MLS, en el que las aeronaves en rodaje y los vehículos se detendrán y se mantendrán a la espera, a menos que la torre de control de aeródromo autorice otra cosa. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20espera%20de%20la%20pista
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punto de espera de la pista: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20espera%20de%20la%20pista
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-06-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air-taxiing
1, record 3, English, air%2Dtaxiing
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The movement of a helicopter/VTOL [vertical take-off and landing aircraft] above the surface of an aerodrome, normally in ground effect and at a ground speed normally less than 37 km/h (20 kt [knots]). [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 2, record 3, English, - air%2Dtaxiing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The actual height may vary, and some helicopters may require air-taxiing above 8 m(25 ft) AGL [above ground level] to reduce ground effect turbulence or provide clearance for cargo slingloads. The term "air taxiing" is more appropriate than the term "hover taxi" which presents some difficulty... the term "hover" connotes a stationary position in the air, whereas the term "taxi" connotes movement. 2, record 3, English, - air%2Dtaxiing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air-taxiing: concept including "air taxi" and "hover taxi," two different concepts at Transport Canada. 3, record 3, English, - air%2Dtaxiing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
air-taxiing: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 3, English, - air%2Dtaxiing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- circulation en vol rasant
1, record 3, French, circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déplacement d'un hélicoptère/ADAV [avion à décollage et atterrissage verticaux] au-dessus de la surface d'un aérodrome, normalement dans l'effet de sol et à une vitesse sol inférieure à 37 km/h (20 kt [nœuds]). [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 3, French, - circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La hauteur effective peut varier et certains hélicoptères devront peut-être circuler en vol rasant à plus de 8 m (25 [pieds]) au-dessus du sol pour réduire la turbulence due à l'effet de sol ou avoir suffisamment de dégagement pour les charges à l'élingue. 2, record 3, French, - circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
circulation en vol rasant : notion englobant les notions de circulation en vol et circulation près du sol qu'on retrouve à Transports Canada. 3, record 3, French, - circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
circulation en vol rasant : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 3, French, - circulation%20en%20vol%20rasant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- rodaje aéreo
1, record 3, Spanish, rodaje%20a%C3%A9reo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movimiento de un helicóptero o VTOL por encima de la superficie de un aeródromo, normalmente con efecto de suelo y a una velocidad respecto al suelo normalmente inferior a 37 km/h (20 kt). [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 3, Spanish, - rodaje%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La altura real puede variar, y algunos helicópteros habrán de efectuar el rodaje aéreo por encima de los 8 m (25 jt) sobre el nivel del suelo a fin de reducir la turbulencia debida al efecto de suelo y dejar espacio libre para las cargas por eslinga. 1, record 3, Spanish, - rodaje%20a%C3%A9reo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rodaje aéreo: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - rodaje%20a%C3%A9reo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- post landing check list 1, record 4, English, post%20landing%20check%20list
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- post-landing check 2, record 4, English, post%2Dlanding%20check
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
POST LANDING CHECK LIST. Once you have landed and are park make sure you go through the following: 1) Shut down your engines. 2) Turn off your magnetos (if you are using them). 3) Turn off your navigation, landing and cockpit lights. 4) Make sure your cowling (radiator) flaps are in the close position. 1, record 4, English, - post%20landing%20check%20list
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Post-landing checks should be carried out well clear of the runway, and where available past the taxiway holding position lines, with the aeroplane fully stopped. Taxiing accidents and the incorrect selection of flap and landing gear levers can be avoided in this manner. 2, record 4, English, - post%20landing%20check%20list
Record 4, Key term(s)
- post landing check
- post-landing check-list
- post-landing checklist
- post landing checklist
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vérifications après atterrissage
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9rifications%20apr%C3%A8s%20atterrissage
feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- liste de vérification après atterrissage 2, record 4, French, liste%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20apr%C3%A8s%20atterrissage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vérifications après atterrissage devraient être effectuées bien à l'écart de la piste et, si possible, au-delà des lignes de position d'attente sur les voies de circulation, une fois l'avion complètement immobilisé. De cette façon, on peut éviter les accidents de circulation au sol et les erreurs de manipulation des commandes de volets et de train. 1, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9rifications%20apr%C3%A8s%20atterrissage
Record 4, Key term(s)
- vérification après atterrissage
- liste de vérifications après atterrissage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Air Traffic Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- taxi-holding position
1, record 5, English, taxi%2Dholding%20position
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- stop position 1, record 5, English, stop%20position
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A designated position at which taxiing aircraft and vehicles shall stop and hold position, unless otherwise authorized by the aerodrome control tower. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ] 1, record 5, English, - taxi%2Dholding%20position
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taxi-holding position; stop position: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 5, English, - taxi%2Dholding%20position
Record 5, Key term(s)
- taxi holding position
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- point d'attente de circulation
1, record 5, French, point%20d%27attente%20de%20circulation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- point d'arrêt 1, record 5, French, point%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun, France, officially approved
- point d'attente de voie de circulation 2, record 5, French, point%20d%27attente%20de%20voie%20de%20circulation
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point déterminé où les aéronefs et véhicules circulant à la surface s'arrêteront et attendront, à moins d'autorisation contraire de la tour de contrôle. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 5, French, - point%20d%27attente%20de%20circulation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point d'attente de circulation; point d'arrêt : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 5, French, - point%20d%27attente%20de%20circulation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de espera en rodaje
1, record 5, Spanish, punto%20de%20espera%20en%20rodaje
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de parada 1, record 5, Spanish, punto%20de%20parada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto designado en el que las aeronaves en rodaje y los vehículos se detendrán y se mantendrán a la espera, a menos que haya una autorización en contrario por parte de la torre de control de aeródromo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 5, Spanish, - punto%20de%20espera%20en%20rodaje
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punto de espera en rodaje; punto de parada: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - punto%20de%20espera%20en%20rodaje
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- holding position
1, record 6, English, holding%20position
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specified location on the aerodrome, close to the active runway and identified by visual means, at which the position of a taxiing aircraft is maintained in accordance with air traffic control instructions. 2, record 6, English, - holding%20position
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
holding position: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 6, English, - holding%20position
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- position d'attente
1, record 6, French, position%20d%27attente
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un aérodrome, point déterminé situé à proximité de la piste en service et identifié par des moyens visuels où les avions se déplaçant au sol sont arrêtés en application des consignes données par le contrôle aérien. 2, record 6, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
position d'atatente : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 6, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
position d'attente : terme uniformisé par le ministère de la Défense nationale et le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 6, French, - position%20d%27attente
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- posición de espera
1, record 6, Spanish, posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Localización específica en el aeródromo, cercana a la pista activa de despegue, que puede identificarse visualmente, donde se aparcan las aeronaves preparadas para el despegue, de acuerdo con las normas de control de tráfico aéreo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - posici%C3%B3n%20de%20espera
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-04-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Air Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lead-in line
1, record 7, English, lead%2Din%20line
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lead-in line. These lines provide guidance from apron taxiways into specific aircraft stands. They may be required to enable taxiing aircraft to maintain a prescribed clearance from other aircraft on the apron. They may be considered as important as the turning line to align the aircraft axis with the predetermined final position. For nose-in stands, the lead-in lines will mark the stand centre line to the aircraft stopping position. 2, record 7, English, - lead%2Din%20line
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lead-in line: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 7, English, - lead%2Din%20line
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport aérien)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ligne d'entrée
1, record 7, French, ligne%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lignes d'entrée. Ces lignes assurent le guidage depuis les voies de circulation d'aire de trafic jusqu'à des postes de stationnement déterminés. Elles peuvent être nécessaires pour permettre aux avions qui circulent de maintenir une marge prescrite par rapport aux autres aéronefs en stationnement sur l'aire de trafic. Ces lignes peuvent être jugées aussi importantes que les lignes de virage pour l'orientation de l'axe de l'avion dans la position finale prédéterminée. Dans le cas des postes de stationnement «nez dedans», les lignes d'entrée marqueront la ligne médiane du poste de stationnement jusqu'à la position d'arrêt de l'avion. 2, record 7, French, - ligne%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ligne d'entrée : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 7, French, - ligne%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales e iluminación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- línea de entrada
1, record 7, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20de%20entrada
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
línea de entrada : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 7, Spanish, - l%C3%ADnea%20de%20entrada
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-08-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- permission to proceed 1, record 8, English, permission%20to%20proceed
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taxi-holding position : a designated position at which a taxiing aircraft is required to wait pending--. [p. 7] 1, record 8, English, - permission%20to%20proceed
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- autorisation d'accéder à la piste d'envol
1, record 8, French, autorisation%20d%27acc%C3%A9der%20%C3%A0%20la%20piste%20d%27envol
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[les] aires d'attente ou de départ [...] servent au stationnement des appareils qui [...] attendent l'autorisation de la tour de contrôle d'accéder à la piste d'envol 1, record 8, French, - autorisation%20d%27acc%C3%A9der%20%C3%A0%20la%20piste%20d%27envol
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-08-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- permission to proceed 1, record 9, English, permission%20to%20proceed
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taxi-holding position : a designated position at which a taxiing aircraft is required to wait pending--. [p. 7] 1, record 9, English, - permission%20to%20proceed
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- autorisation de s'aligner sur la piste
1, record 9, French, autorisation%20de%20s%27aligner%20sur%20la%20piste
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avant l'entrée de piste, il convient de disposer d'aires d'attente sur lesquelles s'immobilisent les avions [...] qui n'ont pas encore reçu de la tour de contrôle l'--. 1, record 9, French, - autorisation%20de%20s%27aligner%20sur%20la%20piste
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- taxiing position 1, record 10, English, taxiing%20position
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- position roulage
1, record 10, French, position%20roulage
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
projecteur escamotable 1, record 10, French, - position%20roulage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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