Basic ATC

Touch and go

A maneuver in which an aircraft lands on a runway and immediately takes off again without coming to a full stop.

Quick answer: 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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Quick answer

A maneuver in which an aircraft lands on a runway and immediately takes off again without coming to a full stop.

Why it matters

Touch and go 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Touch and go?

In this glossary, Touch and go refers to: A maneuver in which an aircraft lands on a runway and immediately takes off again without coming to a full stop.

How is Touch and go used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot: Tower, N8123A is on final for touch and go, runway 17."

Why does Touch and go matter in aviation?

Touch and go 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.

Who uses Touch and go?

Touch and go is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Touch and go belong to?

In this glossary, Touch and go is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

A maneuver in which an aircraft lands on a runway and immediately takes off again without coming to a full stop.

Operational example

Pilot: Tower, N8123A is on final for touch and go, runway 17.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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