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Record 1 2008-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

Low ceiling results from clouds with low cloud bases, typically less than 300 m above ground level (AGL). It is only when they exist in an overcast or mostly overcast (broken) condition that they present a potential problem for airline operations in the terminal area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
CONT

Lundi 1er mai, j'ai commencé la première leçon de pilotage. La météo n'était pas clémente, plafond bas (environ 500 m) et une petite pluie intermittente.

OBS

plafond bas : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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