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VFR OTT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- VFR over-the-top
1, record 1, English, VFR%20over%2Dthe%2Dtop
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VFR OTT 1, record 1, English, VFR%20OTT
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A VFR [visual flight rules] flight during daylight in which a pilot climbs in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), proceeds en route above inclement weather, and descends in VMC at a destination that had been forecast for conditions surpassing VMC for a period extending before and after the estimated time of arrival (ETA). 1, record 1, English, - VFR%20over%2Dthe%2Dtop
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VFR over-the-top does not exist in the U.S. 1, record 1, English, - VFR%20over%2Dthe%2Dtop
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VFR over-the-top; VFR OTT: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - VFR%20over%2Dthe%2Dtop
Record 1, Key term(s)
- VFR over the top
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vol VFR au-dessus de la couche
1, record 1, French, vol%20VFR%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20couche
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VFR OTT 1, record 1, French, VFR%20OTT
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vol VFR [règles de vol à vue] pendant le jour au cours duquel le pilote monte dans des conditions météorologiques de vol à vue (VMC), poursuit au dessus du mauvais temps et descend en VMC jusqu’à destination où les conditions météorologiques prévues devraient être supérieures aux conditions météorologiques de vol à vue (VMC) pendant une certaine période de temps commençant avant et se terminant après l’heure d’arrivée prévue (ETA). 1, record 1, French, - vol%20VFR%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20couche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «vol VFR au-dessus de la couche» n’existe pas aux États-Unis. 1, record 1, French, - vol%20VFR%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20couche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vol VFR au-dessus de la couche; VFR OTT : 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, - vol%20VFR%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20couche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-11-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Rockcliffe Flying Club
1, record 2, English, Rockcliffe%20Flying%20Club
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Rockcliffe Flying Club is a Transport Canada approved Flight Training School. Our ground and air instruction syllabus includes training towards the Recreational Pilot Permit, Private and Commercial Pilot Licenses, the Night Rating, VFR OTT as well as Instructor and Instrument Ratings. The size of our school ensures that a flight training program can be tailored to meet the requirements of the individual student. We also offer a variety of other services, such as sightseeing, aircraft rentals, pilot supplies, fuel sales, tiedown and maintenance. 2, record 2, English, - Rockcliffe%20Flying%20Club
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Rockcliffe Flying Club is a non-profit flying club based at Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. After the Royal Canadian Air Force ceased most operations at the field in 1964, the flying club began using it for aircraft rental and flight training. Currently, the club operates the airfield and its one remaining runway on behalf of the Canada Aviation Museum, which shares the field. The club also operates a float place dock on the Ottawa River, available during the summer months. 3, record 2, English, - Rockcliffe%20Flying%20Club
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Aéroclub Rockcliffe
1, record 2, French, A%C3%A9roclub%20Rockcliffe
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Aéroclub de Rockcliffe est une école de pilotage reconnue par Transports Canada. Nous offrons la formation au sol et en vol pour permis de pilote de loisirs, licences de pilote privé et professionnel, qualification de vol de nuit, qualification VFR OTT ainsi que pour les qualifications d’instructeur de vol et de vol aux instruments. La petite taille de notre école permet d’ajuster le programme de formation aux besoins de chaque étudiant. Nous offrons aussi des services connexes tels que des vols touristiques, la location d’avions, une boutique d’articles de pilotage, la vente d’essence, l'amarrage et l'entretien d’avions. 1, record 2, French, - A%C3%A9roclub%20Rockcliffe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- over-the-top flight
1, record 3, English, over%2Dthe%2Dtop%20flight
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
over-the-top: Above the layer of clouds or other obscuring phenomena forming the ceiling. 2, record 3, English, - over%2Dthe%2Dtop%20flight
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Flying VFR Over-the-Top means flying with visual reference to a layer of cloud instead of the earth's surface. 1, record 3, English, - over%2Dthe%2Dtop%20flight
Record 3, Key term(s)
- over the top flight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vol au-dessus de la couche
1, record 3, French, vol%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20couche
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vol au-dessus des nuages 2, record 3, French, vol%20au%2Ddessus%20des%20nuages
masculine noun
- vol au-dessus de la couche nuageuse 3, record 3, French, vol%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20couche%20nuageuse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le vol VFR OTT(vol VFR au-dessus de la couche) se déroule au-dessus d’une couche nuageuse qui est utilisée comme référence visuelle à la place du sol. 1, record 3, French, - vol%20au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20couche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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