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DISCRETION PILOTE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- at pilot's discretion
1, record 1, English, at%20pilot%27s%20discretion
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
When used in conjunction with altitude assignments, an expression meaning that ATC [air traffic control] has offered the pilot the option of starting the climb or descent whenever the pilot wishes and conducting the climb or descent at any rate the pilot wishes. 2, record 1, English, - at%20pilot%27s%20discretion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pilot may temporarily level off at any intermediate altitude. However, once the pilot has vacated an altitude, the pilot may not return to that altitude. 2, record 1, English, - at%20pilot%27s%20discretion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
at pilot's discretion: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 1, English, - at%20pilot%27s%20discretion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Expressions idiomatiques
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- à la discrétion du pilote
1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20la%20discr%C3%A9tion%20du%20pilote
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lorsqu'elle est utilisée avec une assignation d'altitude, expression signifiant que l'ATC [contrôle de la circulation aérienne] donne au pilote le choix de descendre ou de monter quand bon lui semble et au taux qu'il désire. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20la%20discr%C3%A9tion%20du%20pilote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pilote peut évoluer temporairement en palier à toute altitude intermédiaire. Cependant, il ne peut pas reprendre une altitude qu'il a déjà quittée. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20la%20discr%C3%A9tion%20du%20pilote
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme anglais est utilisé. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20la%20discr%C3%A9tion%20du%20pilote
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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