Basic ATC
A descent at a controlled rate while maintaining cruise speed.
Quick answer: A descent at a controlled rate while maintaining cruise speed.
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A descent at a controlled rate while maintaining cruise speed.
Cruise descent matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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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In this glossary, Cruise descent refers to: A descent at a controlled rate while maintaining cruise speed.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot, maintain cruise descent to flight level two four zero."
Cruise descent matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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.
Cruise descent is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Cruise descent is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
A descent at a controlled rate while maintaining cruise speed.
Pilot, maintain cruise descent to flight level two four zero.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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