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BVLOS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- beyond visual line of sight
1, record 1, English, beyond%20visual%20line%20of%20sight
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BVLOS 2, record 1, English, BVLOS
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Further than can be perceived by direct visual contact, thereby requiring technological support. 1, record 1, English, - beyond%20visual%20line%20of%20sight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
beyond visual line of sight; BVLOS: designations standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - beyond%20visual%20line%20of%20sight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- au-delà de la visibilité directe
1, record 1, French, au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20la%20visibilit%C3%A9%20directe
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BVLOS 2, record 1, French, BVLOS
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plus loin que perceptible par contact visuel direct, nécessitant ainsi un soutien technologique. 1, record 1, French, - au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20la%20visibilit%C3%A9%20directe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
au-delà de la visibilité directe; BVLOS : désignations normalisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 3, record 1, French, - au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20la%20visibilit%C3%A9%20directe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-07-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- instrument flight rules operation
1, record 2, English, instrument%20flight%20rules%20operation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- IFR operation 2, record 2, English, IFR%20operation
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For BVLOS [beyond visual line of sight] operations, conducted under IFR, specific weather requirements for IFR operations are determined on a case-by-case basis. The minimum meteorological conditions must be suitable to allow the safe departure and arrival of the aircraft. 2, record 2, English, - instrument%20flight%20rules%20operation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- opération IFR
1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ration%20IFR
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne les opérations BVLOS [hors visibilité directe] effectuées en IFR, des exigences particulières relatives aux conditions météorologiques pour les opérations IFR sont déterminées au cas par cas. Les conditions météorologiques minimales doivent permettre le départ et l'arrivée en sécurité de l'aéronef. 1, record 2, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20IFR
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IFR : règles de vol aux instruments. 2, record 2, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20IFR
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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