RNPC airspace Other expression for: required navigation performance capability airspace
rocket A projectile that contains its own propellant and that depends for its flight upon the reaction resulting from the release of a continuous jet of rapidly expanding gases. Fr: fusée
“Roger”
An expression used in radiocommunication meaning “I have received all of your last transmission.”
Fr: . Roger .
rolling takeoff Other expression for: immediate takeoff
rollout RVR
The RVR readout values obtained from RVR equipment located nearest the rollout end of the runway.
Fr: RVR lors de la décélération
RONLY Abbreviation for: receiver only Fr: RONLY
rotation point
The location along a runway where an aircraft is brought to the flying attitude as take-off speed is reached.
Fr: point de cabrage
rotorcraft
A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight by the reactions of the air on one or more rotors.
Fr: giravion
route description The unambiguous delineation of a route in terms of an ordered sequence of ATS route designators or significant points. Fr: description de route
route segment
A part of a route, each end of which is identified by
(a)
a continental or insular geographical location; or
(b)
a point at which a definite radio fix can be established.
Fr: segment de route
RSC/CRFI NOTAM A NOTAM disseminated to alert pilots to natural winter surface contaminants such as snow, slush, and ice conditions that could affect aircraft braking and other operational performance. Such NOTAMs are considered special series NOTAMs that, because of their short life and significant volume during the winter season, require non-standard handling. Note 1: This term is derived from the words “Runway Surface Condition/Canadian Runway Friction Index NOTAM.” Note 2: This NOTAM may also be issued by a military ATC unit as an RSC/JBI NOTAM.
. also called: Runway Surface Condition NOTAM, and NOTAMJ and RSC/JBI NOTAM
Fr: NOTAM RSC/CRFI
RSC/JBI NOTAM DND: Expression for: RSC/CRFI NOTAM
RSC report Other expression for: runway surface condition report
runway A defined rectangular area located on a land aerodrome and prepared for the landing and take-off runs of aircraft along its length.
. abbreviation: RWY
Fr: piste
runway acceptance rate The number of aircraft that can land on and depart from a runway consistent with the runway and aerodrome conditions during a specified period of time.
. abbreviation: RAR
Fr: taux d’acceptation de piste
runway edge lights Variable-intensity white lights located along the runway edges for the full length of the runway at 200-ft intervals, except at intersections with other runways. The units are lightweight and mounted in a frangible manner. Fr: feux de bord de piste
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