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VISUAL DESCENT POINT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visual descent point
1, record 1, English, visual%20descent%20point
correct, United States, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VDP 2, record 1, English, VDP
correct, United States, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision [sic] straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the minimum descent altitude (MDA) to the runway touchdown point may be commenced, provided the approach threshold of that runway, or approach lights, or other markings identifiable with the approach end of that runway are clearly visible to the pilot. 3, record 1, English, - visual%20descent%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the point at which an approximate 3° slope from the touchdown point intercepts the MDA. The VDP [visual descent point] is normally identified on LOC [localizer] or VOR [VHF (very high frequency) omnidirectional range] procedures by a DME [distance measuring equipment] indication, or on NDB [non-directional beacon] procedures by a 75 MHz [megahertz] marker. 4, record 1, English, - visual%20descent%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
visual descent point; VDP: term. abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 1, English, - visual%20descent%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de descente à vue
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VDP 1, record 1, French, VDP
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point défini de la trajectoire d'approche finale d'une procédure d'approche directe de non-précision d'où une descente normale peut être commencée à partir de l'altitude minimale de descente (MDA) jusqu'au point de poser de la piste, à condition que le pilote ait bien en vue soit le seuil d'approche de la piste, soit les feux d'approche ou toute autre marque associée à l'extrémité d'approche de la piste. 2, record 1, French, - point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de descente à vue; VDP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les textes de Transports Canada, le terme et l'abréviation anglais sont utilisés. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20descente%20%C3%A0%20vue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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