QNH
The altimeter subscale setting that causes the altimeter to read elevation above mean sea level at an airfield. Used primarily below transition altitude.
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أبلغ
An instruction for the pilot to provide specific information, such as position, altitude, or status, either once or at specified intervals.
View termأبلغ عند التمركز
An instruction for the pilot to inform ATC when the aircraft is established on a specified segment of the approach, typically the localizer or final approach course.
View termأبلغ عند العبور
An instruction for the pilot to notify ATC when passing through a specific altitude or level.
View termأبلغ عند النهج النهائي
An instruction for the pilot to inform ATC when the aircraft is on the final approach segment, aligned with the runway centerline and descending for landing.
View termأبلغ عند الوصول
An instruction to notify ATC when a specified altitude or level has been attained.
View termأبلغ عند مغادرة المدرج
An instruction to inform ATC when the aircraft has completely left the runway.
View termأداة
A term used to describe operations conducted with reference to instruments.
View termأرسل إشارة التحديد
An ATC instruction to activate the IDENT feature on the aircraft's transponder, which causes the radar return to flash, allowing identification of the aircraft.
View termأعد القراءة
A procedure where the receiving station repeats a received message or its pertinent parts to confirm accurate reception.
View termأعد القول
A phrase used to request the repetition of all or part of a previous transmission.
View termأقر
An instruction to confirm that a message has been received and understood.
View termإخلاء المدرج
An instruction to exit the runway at the nearest suitable exit.
View termإعادة القراءة صحيحة
A phrase used by ATC to confirm that the pilot's readback of instructions is accurate.
View termإعداد مقياس الارتفاع
The value to which the scale of a pressure altimeter is set so as to indicate elevation or height. In ATC phraseology, this typically refers to the current QNH for a given location.
View termإلغاء IFR
An instruction to terminate the Instrument Flight Rules flight plan.
View termإلغاء SID
An instruction to terminate the Standard Instrument Departure procedure.
View termإلغاء STAR
An instruction to terminate the Standard Terminal Arrival Route procedure.
View termإلغاء الإقلاع
An instruction to abort the takeoff procedure before the aircraft becomes airborne.
View termإلغاء الإقلاع
To stop the takeoff procedure after it has begun but before the aircraft becomes airborne.
View termاتجاه
The direction in which the aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from magnetic north.
View termاتصال راداري
Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided
View termاتصل بأرضية المطار
Instruction from ATC to switch communication to the ground control frequency, typically issued after landing or before taxi for departure.
View termاتصل بالبرج
Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.
View termاتصل بمغادرة
ATC instruction to switch radio communication to the departure controller, usually issued shortly after takeoff for enroute climb and navigation.
View termارتفاع
The height of an aircraft above sea level, usually expressed in feet.
View termاستأنف الملاحة الذاتية
Instruction for the pilot to return to their own pre-filed or previously assigned route after deviation or vectoring.
View termاستمر
An ATC instruction to proceed with the current action or phase of flight without change.
View termاصطف وانتظر
An air traffic control instruction for an aircraft to taxi onto the runway and hold in position, awaiting takeoff clearance.
View termاصعد إلى
An instruction to initiate a climb to a specific altitude and level off upon reaching it, unless otherwise directed.
View termاصعد وابق على الارتفاع
Instruction for the aircraft to begin climbing to the stated altitude and maintain that altitude when reached.
View termاضبط جهاز الاستجابة على وضع الاستعداد
An instruction for a pilot to set the aircraft's transponder to standby mode, ceasing transmission of the transponder signal.
View termاضبط رمز جهاز الاستجابة
An instruction for a pilot to set a specific transponder code, enabling air traffic control to identify and track the aircraft on radar.
View termاعبر المدرج
An instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed across a specified runway, typically during taxi operations.
View termاقتراب بصري
An IFR approach procedure that permits an aircraft under VFR conditions to proceed to the destination airport by visual reference to the surface while operating on an IFR flight plan
View termاقتراب منخفض
An approach over the runway where the aircraft descends to runway level but does not land, typically followed by a climb-out.
View termالاقتراب الفاشل
A procedure followed when a landing cannot be completed.
View termالالتفاف
An aborted landing approach, requiring the aircraft to climb and reattempt landing.
View termالانضمام إلى الممر الجوي
An instruction to enter and follow a designated airway.
View termالانضمام إلى النهائي
An instruction to align the aircraft with the final approach path for landing.
View termالتحديد
A function on the aircraft transponder that, when activated, causes the radar return to flash on the controller’s screen for identification.
View termالتحق بالرجل القاعدية
Instruction to enter the circuit on the base leg, a perpendicular segment to final approach before landing.
View termالتحق بالرجل الموازية للرياح
An instruction to enter the traffic circuit on the downwind leg, parallel to and opposite direction of landing runway.
View termالتحق بـ
Instruction to intercept and follow a specified route, airway, arrival procedure, or traffic pattern.
View termالتضاريس
The physical features of the land that may pose a hazard to aircraft.
View termالحفاظ على IFR
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to continue flying under Instrument Flight Rules.
View termالحفاظ على VFR
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to continue flying under Visual Flight Rules.
View termالحفاظ على الفصل البصري
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.
View termالحفاظ على الفصل الخاص بك
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to ensure a safe distance from other aircraft without ATC assistance.
View termالرجل المواجهة للرياح
The initial leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff, flown parallel to the runway and in the direction of departure.
View termالرياح
The current atmospheric conditions affecting aircraft movement.
View termالساق الأساسية
The flight path at right angles to the landing runway off its approach end.
View termالسرعة النظيفة الدنيا
The lowest speed at which an aircraft can fly in a clean configuration without deploying flaps or slats.
View termالعودة على المدرج
A procedure whereby an aircraft taxis in the opposite direction of take-off or landing on a runway to reach the threshold or exit.
View termالمدرج مُخلى
Confirmation that the aircraft has exited the runway.
View termالنهائي
The last leg of the approach path before landing.
View termالنهائي القصير
The segment of the final approach path closest to the runway.
View termالوقود الأدنى
A declaration by a pilot indicating that the aircraft has enough fuel to reach the destination but no extra fuel for delays.
View termانتظار
To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.
View termانتظر
An instruction meaning 'wait and I will call you'; it indicates that the controller or pilot is temporarily unable to communicate.
View termانتظر عند
An instruction to maintain a specific position or altitude until further notice.
View termانحدر إلى
An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.
View termانخفض واحتفظ
An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.
View termانعطف يسارًا
An instruction to change aircraft heading by initiating a left turn.
View termانعطف يمينًا
An instruction from ATC to initiate a right turn onto a specific heading, route, or to avoid traffic or terrain.
View termبان بان
A radio call indicating an urgent situation that is not immediately life-threatening.
View termبصري
A term used to describe operations conducted with visual reference to the terrain.
View termبطيء
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to reduce speed.
View termبوابة
A designated area at an airport where passengers board or disembark from an aircraft.
View termتابع الاقتراب
An instruction to proceed with the instrument or visual approach but not yet cleared to land.
View termتابع التاكسي
An instruction to proceed with ground movement along a designated taxi route or surface without stopping or awaiting further clearance.
View termتابع الصعود
An ATC instruction to maintain or resume climbing to a previously assigned altitude or to a new altitude.
View termتابع الهبوط
An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.
View termتاكسي خلفي
Taxiing on a runway in the opposite direction of takeoff or landing.
View termتجاهل
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to ignore the previous transmission.
View termتحرك إلى
An ATC instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed under its own power to a specified location on the aerodrome, such as a runway holding point or parking stand.
View termتحرك عبر
An ATC instruction specifying the taxi route an aircraft must follow, indicating designated taxiways and any other routing information.
View termتسلق الرحلة البحرية
A climb technique where the aircraft climbs at a constant power setting and speed.
View termتقدير
A term used by pilots to indicate the estimated time of arrival at a specific point.
View termتقرير الموقع
A report made by a pilot to ATC providing the aircraft's current position, altitude, and other relevant information.
View termتقليل السرعة
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to decrease the aircraft's speed.
View termتم إنهاء خدمة الرادار
ATC instruction indicating that radar monitoring and associated services are no longer being provided; the pilot must now operate under visual or procedural rules.
View termتم الاستلام
A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'I have received all of your last transmission'; it does not imply compliance or agreement.
View termتمت الموافقة على الدفع الخلفي
An air traffic control authorization allowing an aircraft to begin pushback from the gate or stand, typically in coordination with ground services.
View termتمت الموافقة على الدفع للخلف والتشغيل
ATC clearance authorizing an aircraft to begin pushback from the gate and start engines.
View termتمت الموافقة على تشغيل المحركات
ATC clearance authorizing the aircraft to start its engines, typically when pushback is not required.
View termتمت الموافقة على تغيير التردد
ATC clearance for the pilot to leave the current frequency, typically when no further communication is required on that frequency.
View termتنبيه السلامة
A warning issued to alert the pilot of an immediate safety concern.
View termتنبيه حركة المرور
A warning issued to alert the pilot of nearby aircraft that may pose a collision risk.
View termتوجه عبر
An ATC instruction directing an aircraft to follow a specified route, airway, or series of waypoints.
View termتوجه مباشرةً
An ATC instruction authorizing an aircraft to fly directly to a specified point, bypassing the previously assigned route or waypoints.
View termتوجيه راداري
Heading instructions issued to provide navigational guidance by radar
View termتوقع
Used by ATC to advise pilots of anticipated instructions or clearances, such as altitude changes or approach clearances, to assist with planning.
View termتوقع التوجيهات
An advisory indicating that the pilot should anticipate receiving radar vector instructions from ATC at a specified time, altitude, or fix, typically used to sequence traffic or guide aircraft to a specific point.
View termتوقع تصريحًا إضافيًا
An instruction indicating that further clearance will be provided at a specified time or location.
View termتوقف قبل
An instruction to stop before reaching a specified point, usually a runway or intersection, and not proceed until further clearance is received.
View termجاهز للإقلاع
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to begin the takeoff roll.
View termجاهز للتاكسي
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to begin taxiing.
View termجاهز للدفع للخلف
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared for the aircraft to be pushed back from the gate.
View termجاهز للنسخ
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to receive and write down instructions or clearances.
View termحافظ على
An instruction to continue holding a specified altitude, heading, speed, or other parameter until further advised.
View termحافظ على اتجاه المدرج
An instruction to continue on the magnetic heading of the runway after takeoff without turning, usually for departure sequencing or obstacle avoidance.
View termحافظ على الارتفاع الحالي
Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.
View termحوّل إلى
Instruction to change the aircraft's communication radio frequency to another specified ATC unit or frequency.
View termخالي من النزاع
An indication that the aircraft is no longer in a conflicting situation with another aircraft.
View termخطوة جانبية
A maneuver to change from one parallel runway to another during approach.
View termخيار الهبوط
An ATC clearance that permits the pilot to perform a touch and go, stop and go, low approach, or full stop landing at the pilot’s discretion.
View termدورة المرور
A standard rectangular traffic pattern around the airfield used for sequencing aircraft for landing or training operations.
View termرؤية الحركة الجوية
Phrase used by pilots to confirm that they have visually acquired the reported traffic.
View termراقب
Listen on a frequency without establishing two-way communication, maintaining awareness of transmissions
View termرحلة بحرية
The phase of flight where the aircraft maintains a steady altitude and speed.
View termرياح جانبية
The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.
View termزيادة السرعة
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to increase the aircraft's speed.
View termساحة الطائرات
A defined area on an airport intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking, or maintenance.
View termسرعة
The rate at which an aircraft is moving through the air, usually expressed in knots.
View termعابر
A term used by pilots to report the altitude they are currently climbing or descending through.
View termعجل
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to hasten a maneuver or action.
View termغادر عبر
An ATC instruction directing the pilot to follow a specified Standard Instrument Departure (SID) or route after takeoff.
View termغير قادر
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they cannot comply with a specific instruction or clearance.
View termفحص الارتفاع
A request to verify the current altitude of the aircraft.
View termفحص الرياح
A request for the current wind conditions at a specific location.
View termفوق المطار
A visual maneuver used to enter the traffic pattern from above the airfield, typically involving an initial pass over the runway followed by a break into the pattern.
View termقيود الارتفاع
A specified altitude that an aircraft must not exceed or descend below.
View termلا
A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'No'; used to indicate a negative response or denial.
View termلا يوجد اتصال بصري
Phrase used by pilots to indicate that they do not have visual contact with the reported traffic.
View termماي داي
A distress call indicating a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assistance.
View termمدار
A 360-degree turn in the air to delay or maintain position.
View termمدرج
A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
View termمستوى
A generic term used to denote a pilot's cleared vertical position, whether expressed as an altitude, flight level, or height.
View termمستوى الطيران
A standardised altitude expressed in hundreds of feet, based on a pressure setting of 1013.2 hPa.
View termمصرح
An explicit authorization by ATC for a pilot to proceed under specified conditions within controlled airspace.
View termمصرح بالإقلاع
An air traffic control authorization for an aircraft to depart from a specified runway, indicating that the runway is available and safe for immediate takeoff.
View termمصرح بالهبوط
An air traffic control authorization for an aircraft to land on a specified runway, indicating that the runway is available and safe for landing.
View termمع الريح
The flight path parallel to the landing runway in the opposite direction of landing.
View termمغادر
Used by pilots to report they are vacating a specific altitude, either climbing or descending from it.
View termمغادرة الممر الجوي
An instruction to exit a designated airway.
View termمفهوم وسألتزم
A radiotelephony term meaning 'will comply'; it signifies that the message has been received, understood, and will be complied with.
View termمقاربة ILS مصرح بها
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute an Instrument Landing System approach.
View termمقاربة RNAV مصرح بها
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute an RNAV approach.
View termمقاربة VOR مصرح بها
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute a VOR approach.
View termمقاربة بصرية مصرح بها
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute a visual approach.
View termمقاربة مصرح بها
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute an approach procedure.
View termممر التاكسي
A path on an airport connecting runways with aprons, hangars, terminals, and other facilities.
View termموقف
The area where aircraft are parked for loading, unloading, or maintenance.
View termموقف
A designated area where an aircraft is parked for loading, unloading, or maintenance.
View termنعم
A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'Yes'; used to indicate a positive response to a question or instruction.
View termنمط الانتظار
A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.
View termهبوط الرحلة
A descent at a controlled rate while maintaining cruise speed.
View termهبوط طارئ
A rapid descent by an aircraft in response to an emergency situation.
View termهبوط وإقلاع فوري
A maneuver in which an aircraft lands on a runway and immediately takes off again without coming to a full stop.
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