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VFR CHART [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- VFR navigation chart
1, record 1, English, VFR%20navigation%20chart
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VNC 1, record 1, English, VNC
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sectional chart 1, record 1, English, sectional%20chart
correct, United States, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aeronautical chart (using a scale of 1:500 000) designed for visual navigation of slow- or medium-speed aircraft. 1, record 1, English, - VFR%20navigation%20chart
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Topographic information on these charts features the portrayal of relief and a judicious selection of visual checkpoints for VFR [visual flight rules] flight. Aeronautical information includes visual and radio aids to navigation, airports, controlled airspace, restricted areas, obstacles, and related data. 1, record 1, English, - VFR%20navigation%20chart
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VFR navigation chart; VNC; sectional chart: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - VFR%20navigation%20chart
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carte aéronautique de navigation VFR
1, record 1, French, carte%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20de%20navigation%20VFR
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VNC 1, record 1, French, VNC
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte aéronautique (à l'échelle 1/500 000) conçue pour la navigation à vue des aéronefs à basse ou moyenne vitesse. 1, record 1, French, - carte%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20de%20navigation%20VFR
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les renseignements topographiques indiqués sur ces cartes comprennent la représentation du relief et une sélection judicieuse des points de référence pour les vols VFR [règles de vol à vue]. Les renseignements aéronautiques comprennent les aides visuelles et les aides radio à la navigation, les aéroports, l'espace aérien contrôlé, les zones réglementées, les obstacles, et d'autres données connexes. 1, record 1, French, - carte%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20de%20navigation%20VFR
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carte aéronautique de navigation VFR; VNC : 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 1, French, - carte%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20de%20navigation%20VFR
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- VFR terminal area chart
1, record 2, English, VFR%20terminal%20area%20chart
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VTA 2, record 2, English, VTA
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- VTA chart 3, record 2, English, VTA%20chart
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aeronautical chart (using a scale of 1:250 000) that depicts terminal control area (TCA) airspace, which provides for the control or segregation of all aircraft within the TCA. 2, record 2, English, - VFR%20terminal%20area%20chart
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The chart depicts topographic information and aeronautical information, which includes visual and radio aids to navigation, airports, controlled airspace, restricted areas, obstacles, and related data. 2, record 2, English, - VFR%20terminal%20area%20chart
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VFR: visual flight rules. 4, record 2, English, - VFR%20terminal%20area%20chart
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
VFR terminal area chart; VTA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 4, record 2, English, - VFR%20terminal%20area%20chart
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carte de région terminale VFR
1, record 2, French, carte%20de%20r%C3%A9gion%20terminale%20VFR
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VTA 2, record 2, French, VTA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carte VTA 3, record 2, French, carte%20VTA
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte aéronautique (à l'échelle 1/250 000) qui illustre l'espace aérien en région de contrôle terminal (TCA) et qui sert au contrôle ou à l'espacement de tous les aéronefs à l'intérieur de la région de contrôle terminal (TCA). 2, record 2, French, - carte%20de%20r%C3%A9gion%20terminale%20VFR
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette carte fournit des renseignements topographiques et des renseignements aéronautiques tels que les aides visuelles et les aides radio à la navigation, les aéroports, l'espace aérien contrôlé, les zones réglementées, les obstacles et d'autres données connexes. 2, record 2, French, - carte%20de%20r%C3%A9gion%20terminale%20VFR
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VFR : règles de vol à vue. 4, record 2, French, - carte%20de%20r%C3%A9gion%20terminale%20VFR
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
carte de région terminale VFR; VTA : 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 2, French, - carte%20de%20r%C3%A9gion%20terminale%20VFR
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-01-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Visual Flight Rules chart
1, record 3, English, Visual%20Flight%20Rules%20chart
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- VFR chart 1, record 3, English, VFR%20chart
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carte de règle de vol à vue
1, record 3, French, carte%20de%20r%C3%A8gle%20de%20vol%20%C3%A0%20vue
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- carte VFR 1, record 3, French, carte%20VFR
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1984-11-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- VFR navigation chart series 1, record 4, English, VFR%20navigation%20chart%20series
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- VFR navigation chart serie
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cartes aéronautiques de navigation VFR 1, record 4, French, cartes%20a%C3%A9ronautiques%20de%20navigation%20VFR
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- carte aéronautique de navigation VFR
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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