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VFR HOLDING PROCEDURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-10-19

English

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

The holding of aircraft in an orbital path around selected prominent geographical locations that can be easily recognized from the air.

OBS

VFR: visual flight rules.

OBS

VFR holding procedure; visual holding: terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Attente des aéronefs en vol sur une trajectoire orbitale autour de certains emplacements géographiques très visibles et reconnaissables.

OBS

VFR : règles de vol à vue.

OBS

procédure d'attente VFR : 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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