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ROUTE FACTOR [2 records]

Record 1 2019-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Functions (Math.)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Transportation
  • Military Transportation
DEF

The ratio between a straight line and a given route from point A to point B.

CONT

A direct route from origin to destination has a route factor of 1.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonctions mathématiques analytiques
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Transports
  • Transport militaire
DEF

Rapport entre une ligne droite et une route donnée du point A au point B.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flights (Air Transport)
CONT

The Alternate information is followed by the total Route Factor (R/F) fuel planned for this particular flight leg. Route factor fuel will be a fixed amount allocated to each aircraft type and/or series for flights operating to and from the Outer Caribbean.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vols (Transport aérien)
DEF

Quantité de carburant destinée à couvrir l'éventuel accroissement de consommation sur l'étage résultant de conditions d'exécution du vol plus défavorables que les conditions prévues.

OBS

réserve de route, R/F : Terme et abréviation uniformisés par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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