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PILOTAR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-06-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
- Aeroindustry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- type certification
1, record 1, English, type%20certification
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Type certification of an aeronautical product involves a comprehensive type design examination that verifies the type design of the aeronautical product complies to the applicable certification basis and environmental standards. 2, record 1, English, - type%20certification
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- certification de type
1, record 1, French, certification%20de%20type
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La certification de type d'un produit aéronautique comprend un examen exhaustif de la conception de type visant à vérifier que la conception de type de ce produit aéronautique est conforme à la base de certification ainsi qu’aux normes environnementales applicables. 2, record 1, French, - certification%20de%20type
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
- Industria aeronáutica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- certificación de tipo
1, record 1, Spanish, certificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20tipo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- airmanship
1, record 2, English, airmanship
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of flying knowledge, skill and experience which fosters safe and efficient flying operations. 2, record 2, English, - airmanship
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Airmanship is acquired through experience and knowledge. 2, record 2, English, - airmanship
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The notion of airmanship is known for different forms of aviation (glider, balloon, aircraft). It is a common notion, often referred to in regulations, as "showing good airmanship." 3, record 2, English, - airmanship
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The principles of good airmanship are given in the Aviators' Model Code of Conduct (AMCC). 4, record 2, English, - airmanship
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Show good airmanship. 4, record 2, English, - airmanship
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- compétence aéronautique
1, record 2, French, comp%C3%A9tence%20a%C3%A9ronautique
correct, see observation, feminine noun, specific, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- discipline aéronautique 2, record 2, French, discipline%20a%C3%A9ronautique
correct, see observation, feminine noun, specific, officially approved
- professionnalisme en aéronautique 2, record 2, French, professionnalisme%20en%20a%C3%A9ronautique
correct, see observation, masculine noun, specific, officially approved
- qualités d'aviateur 3, record 2, French, qualit%C3%A9s%20d%27aviateur
see observation, feminine noun, plural, specific
- esprit aéronautique 4, record 2, French, esprit%20a%C3%A9ronautique
masculine noun, specific
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pratiques recommandées et appliquées de bon gré pour promouvoir la sécurité de vol, l'aéronautique et soutenir la communauté de l'aviation générale. 5, record 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tence%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il n'existe aucun terme en français pour désigner la notion anglaise. Ceux que l'on retrouve ne couvrent qu'une partie de celle-ci, d'où la relation de générique à spécifique. Il est à noter que les vedettes principale et secondaires ne sont pas nécessairement synonymes. En effet, l'une peut englober l'autre ou l'exclure. 6, record 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tence%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
compétence aéronautique; discipline aéronautique; professionnalisme en aéronautique : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tence%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Faire preuve de qualités d'aviateur. 7, record 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tence%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aptitud para el vuelo
1, record 2, Spanish, aptitud%20para%20el%20vuelo
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pericia aeronáutica 2, record 2, Spanish, pericia%20aeron%C3%A1utica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aplicación conveniente de buen juicio, conocimientos sólidos y pericias y actitudes bien consolidadas para lograr los objetivos de vuelo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - aptitud%20para%20el%20vuelo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- control column
1, record 3, English, control%20column
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- control stick 2, record 3, English, control%20stick
correct, standardized
- stick 3, record 3, English, stick
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vertical lever by means of which the pilot operates the longitudinal and lateral control surfaces of the airplane. 4, record 3, English, - control%20column
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The elevator is operated by a fore-and-aft movement of the stick, and the ailerons are moved by a sideways movement of the stick. 4, record 3, English, - control%20column
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
control stick: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 3, English, - control%20column
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
control column; stick: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 3, English, - control%20column
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- manche
1, record 3, French, manche
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- manche à balai 2, record 3, French, manche%20%C3%A0%20balai
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- manche de commande 3, record 3, French, manche%20de%20commande
masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commande de vol par laquelle le pilote agit sur l'assiette de l'avion par rotation autour de l'axe de tangage (inclinaison longitudinale) et autour de l'axe de roulis (inclinaison transversale). 4, record 3, French, - manche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manche de commande : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - manche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manche : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes. 6, record 3, French, - manche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
manche : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 7, record 3, French, - manche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mandos de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- palanca de mando
1, record 3, Spanish, palanca%20de%20mando
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Palanca que corresponde en un avión al volante de los automóviles y sirve al piloto para gobernar el aparato. 2, record 3, Spanish, - palanca%20de%20mando
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los movimientos laterales de la palanca inclinan los alerones (uno abajo y el del lado opuesto, arriba) para inclinar el aparato en las vueltas. 2, record 3, Spanish, - palanca%20de%20mando
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
palanca de mando: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - palanca%20de%20mando
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pilot
1, record 4, English, pilot
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fly 2, record 4, English, fly
correct, verb
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To manipulate the flight controls of an aircraft during flight time. 1, record 4, English, - pilot
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pilot: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 4, English, - pilot
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- piloter
1, record 4, French, piloter
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvrer les commandes d'un aéronef pendant le temps de vol. 1, record 4, French, - piloter
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
piloter : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 4, French, - piloter
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pilotar
1, record 4, Spanish, pilotar
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- pilotear 2, record 4, Spanish, pilotear
correct
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manipular los mandos de una aeronave durante el tiempo de vuelo. 3, record 4, Spanish, - pilotar
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pilotar: término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 4, Spanish, - pilotar
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