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DTW [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- downwind termination waypoint
1, record 1, English, downwind%20termination%20waypoint
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DTW 1, record 1, English, DTW
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The waypoint located downwind to the landing runway abeam the final approach course fix (FACF) where an open RNAV STAR terminates. 1, record 1, English, - downwind%20termination%20waypoint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
downwind termination waypoint; DTW: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 2, record 1, English, - downwind%20termination%20waypoint
Record 1, Key term(s)
- down-wind termination waypoint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de cheminement terminal vent arrière
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20cheminement%20terminal%20vent%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DTW 1, record 1, French, DTW
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de cheminement situé en vent arrière par rapport à la piste par le travers du repère de trajectoire d’approche finale (FACF) là où une STAR RNAV ouverte se termine. 1, record 1, French, - point%20de%20cheminement%20terminal%20vent%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de cheminement terminal vent arrière; DTW : 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, - point%20de%20cheminement%20terminal%20vent%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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