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LOW APPROACH [2 records]

Record 1 2012-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
DEF

An approach over an airport or runway following an instrument approach procedure (IAP) or VFR [visual flight rules] approach, including the overshoot manoeuvre, where the pilot intentionally does not make contact with the runway.

OBS

low approach: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
DEF

Approche au-dessus d'un aéroport ou d'une piste à la suite d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) ou d'une approche VFR [règles de vol à vue], y compris la remise des gaz, lorsque le pilote, volontairement, ne touche pas la piste.

OBS

approche basse altitude : terme 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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Record 2 1991-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
  • Rail Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
  • Transport par rail

Spanish

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