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زاوية ADF

The direction to or from a Non-Directional Beacon as indicated by the aircraft's Automatic Direction Finder equipment, relative to the aircraft's heading.

Quick answer: The direction to or from a Non-Directional Beacon as indicated by the aircraft's Automatic Direction Finder equipment, relative to the aircraft's heading.

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Quick answer

The direction to or from a Non-Directional Beacon as indicated by the aircraft's Automatic Direction Finder equipment, relative to the aircraft's heading.

Why it matters

زاوية ADF matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is زاوية ADF?

In this glossary, زاوية ADF refers to: The direction to or from a Non-Directional Beacon as indicated by the aircraft's Automatic Direction Finder equipment, relative to the aircraft's heading.

How is زاوية ADF used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "أبلغ زاوية ADF الحالية بالنسبة إلى NDB عند MANGO."

Why does زاوية ADF matter in aviation?

زاوية ADF matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses زاوية ADF?

زاوية ADF is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does زاوية ADF belong to?

In this glossary, زاوية ADF is grouped under Navigation. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The direction to or from a Non-Directional Beacon as indicated by the aircraft's Automatic Direction Finder equipment, relative to the aircraft's heading.

Operational example

Report your current ADF bearing to the NDB at MANGO.

Localized term

زاوية ADF

Localized example

أبلغ زاوية ADF الحالية بالنسبة إلى NDB عند MANGO.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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