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Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Simulators (Aeroindustry)
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- synthetic flight trainer
1, record 1, English, synthetic%20flight%20trainer
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any one of the following three types of apparatus in which flight conditions are simulated on the ground: - A flight simulator, which provides an accurate representation of the flight deck of a particular aircraft type to the extent that the mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc., aircraft systems control functions, the normal environment of flight crew members, and the performance and characteristics of that type of aircraft are realistically simulated. - A flight procedures trainer, which provides a realistic flight deck environment, and which simulates instrument responses, simple control functions of mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc., aircraft systems, and the performance and flight characteristics of aircraft of a particular class. - A basic instrument flight trainer, which is equipped with appropriate instruments, and which simulates the flight deck environment of an aircraft in flight in instrument flight conditions. 1, record 1, English, - synthetic%20flight%20trainer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
synthetic flight trainer: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 1, English, - synthetic%20flight%20trainer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Simulateurs de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- entraîneur synthétique de vol
1, record 1, French, entra%C3%AEneur%20synth%C3%A9tique%20de%20vol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'un quelconque des trois types suivants d'appareillage permettant de simuler au sol les conditions de vol : - Simulateur de vol, donnant une représentation exacte du poste d'équipage d'un certain type d'aéronef de manière à simuler de façon réaliste les fonctions de commande et de contrôle des systèmes mécaniques, électriques, électroniques et autres systèmes de bord, l'environnement normal des membres d'équipage de conduite ainsi que les caractéristiques de performances et de vol de ce type d'aéronef. - Entraîneur de procédures de vol, donnant une représentation réaliste de l'environnement du poste d'équipage et simulant les indications des instruments, les fonctions élémentaires de commande et de contrôle des systèmes mécaniques, électriques, électroniques et autres systèmes de bord ainsi que les caractéristiques de performances et de vol d'un aéronef d'une certaine catégorie. - Entraîneur primaire de vol aux instruments, appareillage équipé des instruments appropriés et simulant l'environnement du poste d'équipage d'un aéronef en vol dans des conditions de vol aux instruments. 1, record 1, French, - entra%C3%AEneur%20synth%C3%A9tique%20de%20vol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entraîneur synthétique de vol : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 1, French, - entra%C3%AEneur%20synth%C3%A9tique%20de%20vol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Simuladores de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Vuelos (Transporte aéreo)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- entrenador sintético de vuelo
1, record 1, Spanish, entrenador%20sint%C3%A9tico%20de%20vuelo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquiera de los tres tipos de aparatos que a continuación se describen, en los cuales se simulan en tierra las condiciones de vuelo :-Simulador de vuelo, que proporciona una representación exacta de la cabina de pilotaje de un tipo particular de aeronave, hasta el punto de que simula positivamente las funciones de los mandos de las instalaciones y sistemas mecánicos, eléctricos, electrónicos, etc., de a bordo, el medio ambiente normal de los miembros de la tripulación de vuelo, y la performance y las características de vuelo de ese tipo de aeronave.-Entrenador para procedimientos de vuelo, que reproduce con toda fidelidad el medio ambiente de la cabina de pilotaje y que simula las indicaciones de los instrumentos, las funciones simples de los mandos de las instalaciones y sistemas mecánicos, eléctricos, electrónicos, etc., de a bordo, y la performance y las características de vuelo de las aeronaves de una clase determinada.-Entrenador básico de vuelo por instrumentos, que está equipado con los instrumentos apropiados, y que simula el medio ambiente de la cabina de pilotaje de una aeronave en vuelo, en condiciones de vuelo por instrumentos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - entrenador%20sint%C3%A9tico%20de%20vuelo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entrenador sintético de vuelo: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - entrenador%20sint%C3%A9tico%20de%20vuelo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-11-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- point-in-space approach
1, record 2, English, point%2Din%2Dspace%20approach
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PINSA 2, record 2, English, PINSA
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A helicopter instrument approach procedure (IAP) to a missed approach point (MAP) that is more than 2600 ft from an associated helicopter landing area. 2, record 2, English, - point%2Din%2Dspace%20approach
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point-in-space approach; PINSA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 2, English, - point%2Din%2Dspace%20approach
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- approche vers un point dans l'espace
1, record 2, French, approche%20vers%20un%20point%20dans%20l%27espace
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PINSA 1, record 2, French, PINSA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour un hélicoptère, procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) vers un point d'approche interrompue (MAP) qui est à plus de 2600 [pieds] d'une aire d'atterrissage pour hélicoptères associée à cette procédure. 1, record 2, French, - approche%20vers%20un%20point%20dans%20l%27espace
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
approche vers un point dans l'espace; PINSA : 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 2, French, - approche%20vers%20un%20point%20dans%20l%27espace
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Helicópteros (Militar)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación a un punto en el espacio
1, record 2, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20a%20un%20punto%20en%20el%20espacio
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La aproximación a un punto en el espacio se basa en un procedimiento de aproximación que no es de precisión con GNSS [sistema global de navegación por satélite] básico diseñado para helicópteros únicamente; esta aproximación se alinea con un punto de referencia ubicado de manera tal que puedan realizarse las maniobras de vuelo subsiguientes o una aproximación y aterrizaje con maniobra de vuelo visual en condiciones visuales adecuadas para ver y evitar obstáculos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20a%20un%20punto%20en%20el%20espacio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-07-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Electronic Publishing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- display element
1, record 3, English, display%20element
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- graphic primitive 2, record 3, English, graphic%20primitive
correct, standardized
- output primitive 2, record 3, English, output%20primitive
correct, standardized
- graphics primitive 3, record 3, English, graphics%20primitive
correct
- graphical primitive 4, record 3, English, graphical%20primitive
- primitive 5, record 3, English, primitive
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A basic graphic element that can be used to construct a display image. 6, record 3, English, - display%20element
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A dot, a line segment. 6, record 3, English, - display%20element
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
display element; graphic primitive; output primitive: terms standardized by ISO and CSA. 7, record 3, English, - display%20element
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Éditique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élément graphique
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20graphique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- primitive graphique 2, record 3, French, primitive%20graphique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- élément visuel 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20visuel
correct, masculine noun
- élément de représentation 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentation
masculine noun
- élément de représentation visuelle 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentation%20visuelle
masculine noun
- primitive de programmation graphique 4, record 3, French, primitive%20de%20programmation%20graphique
feminine noun
- primitive 4, record 3, French, primitive
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacun des plus petits éléments de représentation graphique qui peuvent être utilisés pour constituer une image. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20graphique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un point, un segment de ligne. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20graphique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
élément graphique; primitive graphique : termes normalisés par l'ISO et la CSA. 6, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20graphique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
créer, décrire, définir, générer une primitive graphique. 7, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20graphique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
primitive graphique de conception. 7, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20graphique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
génération, insertion, stockage d'un élément graphique. 7, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20graphique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Publicación electrónica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento de visualización
1, record 3, Spanish, elemento%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento gráfico básico que puede usarse para construir una imagen visualizada; por ejemplo, un punto, un segmento de línea, una cadena de carácter. 1, record 3, Spanish, - elemento%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- route indicator
1, record 4, English, route%20indicator
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The route to or from the waypoint named by the basic indicator. The route indicator shall be a single alpha character coded in accordance with bits b1 to b5 of International Alphabet No. 5. 1, record 4, English, - route%20indicator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The letters "I" and "O" shall not be used. Each of the 24 available route indicators shall be assigned not more than one within the combined set of approach azimuth and back azimuth procedure descriptor words. 1, record 4, English, - route%20indicator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The restriction on the unique assignment of route indicators for MLS/RNAV operations is a departure from normal route assignment practice necessary to enhance the integrity of procedure selection and reduce pilot workload. 1, record 4, English, - route%20indicator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
route indicator: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 4, English, - route%20indicator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indicateur d'itinéraire
1, record 4, French, indicateur%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'itinéraire à destination ou en provenance du point de cheminement désigné par l'indicateur de base. L'indicateur d'itinéraire sera composé d'une seule lettre rédigée dans l'Alphabet international No. 5 à l'aide des bits b1 à b5. 2, record 4, French, - indicateur%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les lettres «I» et «O» ne seront pas utilisées. Chacun des 24 indicateurs d'itinéraire disponibles ne sera pas affecté plus d'une fois dans le jeu combiné de mots indicateurs de procédures d'azimut d'approche et d'azimut arrière. 2, record 4, French, - indicateur%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La restriction découlant de l'attribution d'indicateurs d'itinéraire uniques aux procédures MLS/RNAV constitue un écart par rapport à la pratique normale mais elle est nécessaire pour renforcer l'intégrité de la sélection de la procédure et réduire la charge de travail du pilote. 2, record 4, French, - indicateur%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
indicateur d'itinéraire : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 1, record 4, French, - indicateur%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- indicador de ruta
1, record 4, Spanish, indicador%20de%20ruta
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruta hacia a desde el punto de recorrido nombrado por el indicador básico. El indicador de ruta será un único carácter alfa codificado con arreglo a los bits b1 a b5 del Alfabeto internacional núm. 5. 1, record 4, Spanish, - indicador%20de%20ruta
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No se utilizarán las letras "I" e "O". Cada uno de los 24 indicadores de ruta disponibles se asignará a lo sumo una vez dentro del conjunto combinado de palabras descriptoras de procedimiento de azimut de aproximación y de azimut posterior. 1, record 4, Spanish, - indicador%20de%20ruta
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La restricción impuesta en la asignación única de indicadores de ruta para las operaciones MLS/RNAV se aparta de la práctica normal de asignación de rutas a fin de mejorar la integridad de la selección de procedimientos y reducir la carga de trabajo del piloto. 1, record 4, Spanish, - indicador%20de%20ruta
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
indicador de ruta: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - indicador%20de%20ruta
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