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APPROCHE VERS POINT ESPACE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- point-in-space approach
1, record 1, English, point%2Din%2Dspace%20approach
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PINSA 2, record 1, English, PINSA
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - point%2Din%2Dspace%20approach
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - point%2Din%2Dspace%20approach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- approche vers un point dans l'espace
1, record 1, French, approche%20vers%20un%20point%20dans%20l%27espace
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PINSA 1, record 1, French, PINSA
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - approche%20vers%20un%20point%20dans%20l%27espace
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - approche%20vers%20un%20point%20dans%20l%27espace
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Helicópteros (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aproximación a un punto en el espacio
1, record 1, Spanish, aproximaci%C3%B3n%20a%20un%20punto%20en%20el%20espacio
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - aproximaci%C3%B3n%20a%20un%20punto%20en%20el%20espacio
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