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Listen on a frequency without establishing two-way communication, maintaining awareness of transmissions
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Basic ATC
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Anflug freigegeben
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute an approach procedure.
View termAufrollen und warten
An air traffic control instruction for an aircraft to taxi onto the runway and hold in position, awaiting takeoff clearance.
View termBahn geräumt
Confirmation that the aircraft has exited the runway.
View termBahn räumen
An instruction to exit the runway at the nearest suitable exit.
View termBereit zum Abflug
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to begin the takeoff roll.
View termBereit zum Mitschreiben
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to receive and write down instructions or clearances.
View termBereit zum Rollen
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to begin taxiing.
View termBereit zum Zurückstoßen
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared for the aircraft to be pushed back from the gate.
View termBeschleunigen
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to hasten a maneuver or action.
View termBestätigen
An instruction to confirm that a message has been received and understood.
View termBestätigt
A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'Yes'; used to indicate a positive response to a question or instruction.
View termDirekt weiterfliegen
An ATC instruction authorizing an aircraft to fly directly to a specified point, bypassing the previously assigned route or waypoints.
View termDurchstarten
An aborted landing approach, requiring the aircraft to climb and reattempt landing.
View termEigene Trennung aufrechterhalten
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to ensure a safe distance from other aircraft without ATC assistance.
View termEinfliegen
Instruction to intercept and follow a specified route, airway, arrival procedure, or traffic pattern.
View termEndanflug
The last leg of the approach path before landing.
View termEndanflug beitreten
An instruction to align the aircraft with the final approach path for landing.
View termErwarten Sie
Used by ATC to advise pilots of anticipated instructions or clearances, such as altitude changes or approach clearances, to assist with planning.
View termErwarten Sie Radarführungen
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 termErwarten Sie weitere Freigaben
An instruction indicating that further clearance will be provided at a specified time or location.
View termFahren Sie fort
An ATC instruction to proceed with the current action or phase of flight without change.
View termFahren Sie mit dem Anflug fort
An instruction to proceed with the instrument or visual approach but not yet cleared to land.
View termFahren Sie weiter
An instruction to proceed with ground movement along a designated taxi route or surface without stopping or awaiting further clearance.
View termFehlanflug
A procedure followed when a landing cannot be completed.
View termFlughöhe
A standardised altitude expressed in hundreds of feet, based on a pressure setting of 1013.2 hPa.
View termFlughöhe
A generic term used to denote a pilot's cleared vertical position, whether expressed as an altitude, flight level, or height.
View termFreigegeben
An explicit authorization by ATC for a pilot to proceed under specified conditions within controlled airspace.
View termFrequenzwechsel genehmigt
ATC clearance for the pilot to leave the current frequency, typically when no further communication is required on that frequency.
View termFunkkontakt mit Tower aufnehmen
Instruction from ATC to switch radio communication from the current frequency to the aerodrome control tower frequency for landing or taxi clearance.
View termGate
A designated area at an airport where passengers board or disembark from an aircraft.
View termGegenanflug
The flight path parallel to the landing runway in the opposite direction of landing.
View termGelände
The physical features of the land that may pose a hazard to aircraft.
View termGeschwindigkeit
The rate at which an aircraft is moving through the air, usually expressed in knots.
View termGeschwindigkeit erhöhen
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to increase the aircraft's speed.
View termGeschwindigkeit reduzieren
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to decrease the aircraft's speed.
View termHalten
To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.
View termHalten bei
An instruction to maintain a specific position or altitude until further notice.
View termHalten Sie
An instruction to continue holding a specified altitude, heading, speed, or other parameter until further advised.
View termHalten Sie die aktuelle Flughöhe
Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.
View termHalten Sie Kurs der Piste
An instruction to continue on the magnetic heading of the runway after takeoff without turning, usually for departure sequencing or obstacle avoidance.
View termHöhe
The height of an aircraft above sea level, usually expressed in feet.
View termHöhenbeschränkung
A specified altitude that an aircraft must not exceed or descend below.
View termHöhenkontrolle
A request to verify the current altitude of the aircraft.
View termHöhenmesser-Einstellung
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 termIdent
A function on the aircraft transponder that, when activated, causes the radar return to flash on the controller’s screen for identification.
View termIFR abbrechen
An instruction to terminate the Instrument Flight Rules flight plan.
View termIFR aufrechterhalten
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to continue flying under Instrument Flight Rules.
View termIgnorieren
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to ignore the previous transmission.
View termILS-Anflug freigegeben
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute an Instrument Landing System approach.
View termIn den Gegenanflug eindrehen
An instruction to enter the traffic circuit on the downwind leg, parallel to and opposite direction of landing runway.
View termIn den Queranflug eindrehen
Instruction to enter the circuit on the base leg, a perpendicular segment to final approach before landing.
View termInstrument
A term used to describe operations conducted with reference to instruments.
View termKein Sichtkontakt
Phrase used by pilots to indicate that they do not have visual contact with the reported traffic.
View termKonfliktfrei
An indication that the aircraft is no longer in a conflicting situation with another aircraft.
View termKontaktieren Sie Boden
Instruction from ATC to switch communication to the ground control frequency, typically issued after landing or before taxi for departure.
View termKontaktieren Sie Departure
ATC instruction to switch radio communication to the departure controller, usually issued shortly after takeoff for enroute climb and navigation.
View termKreisflug
A 360-degree turn in the air to delay or maintain position.
View termKurs
The direction in which the aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from magnetic north.
View termKurzer Endanflug
The segment of the final approach path closest to the runway.
View termLangsam
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to reduce speed.
View termLinks drehen
An instruction to change aircraft heading by initiating a left turn.
View termLuftstraße beitreten
An instruction to enter and follow a designated airway.
View termLuftstraße verlassen
An instruction to exit a designated airway.
View termMayday
A distress call indicating a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate assistance.
View termMelden Sie
An instruction for the pilot to provide specific information, such as position, altitude, or status, either once or at specified intervals.
View termMelden Sie beim Erreichen
An instruction to notify ATC when a specified altitude or level has been attained.
View termMelden Sie beim Passieren
An instruction for the pilot to notify ATC when passing through a specific altitude or level.
View termMelden Sie Endanflug
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 termMelden Sie etabliert
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 termMelden Sie Piste verlassen
An instruction to inform ATC when the aircraft has completely left the runway.
View termMindestgeschwindigkeit im sauberen Zustand
The lowest speed at which an aircraft can fly in a clean configuration without deploying flaps or slats.
View termMindestkraftstoff
A declaration by a pilot indicating that the aircraft has enough fuel to reach the destination but no extra fuel for delays.
View termNegativ
A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'No'; used to indicate a negative response or denial.
View termNicht möglich
A phrase used by pilots to indicate they cannot comply with a specific instruction or clearance.
View termNotabstieg
A rapid descent by an aircraft in response to an emergency situation.
View termOption
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 termPan pan
A radio call indicating an urgent situation that is not immediately life-threatening.
View termParken
The area where aircraft are parked for loading, unloading, or maintenance.
View termPassiere
A term used by pilots to report the altitude they are currently climbing or descending through.
View termPiste kreuzen
An instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed across a specified runway, typically during taxi operations.
View termPlatzrunde
A standard rectangular traffic pattern around the airfield used for sequencing aircraft for landing or training operations.
View termPositionsbericht
A report made by a pilot to ATC providing the aircraft's current position, altitude, and other relevant information.
View termPushback und Triebwerksstart genehmigt
ATC clearance authorizing an aircraft to begin pushback from the gate and start engines.
View termQNH
The altimeter subscale setting that causes the altimeter to read elevation above mean sea level at an airfield. Used primarily below transition altitude.
View termQueranflug
The flight path at right angles to the landing runway off its approach end.
View termQuerwind
The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.
View termRadarführung
Heading instructions issued to provide navigational guidance by radar
View termRadarkontakt
Indication that a particular aircraft is identified on the radar display and radar flight following will be provided
View termRadarüberwachung beendet
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 termRechts drehen
An instruction from ATC to initiate a right turn onto a specific heading, route, or to avoid traffic or terrain.
View termReise
The phase of flight where the aircraft maintains a steady altitude and speed.
View termReiseabstieg
A descent at a controlled rate while maintaining cruise speed.
View termReiseaufstieg
A climb technique where the aircraft climbs at a constant power setting and speed.
View termRNAV-Anflug freigegeben
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute an RNAV approach.
View termRollen zu
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 termRollen über
An ATC instruction specifying the taxi route an aircraft must follow, indicating designated taxiways and any other routing information.
View termRollweg
A path on an airport connecting runways with aprons, hangars, terminals, and other facilities.
View termRückmeldung korrekt
A phrase used by ATC to confirm that the pilot's readback of instructions is accurate.
View termRückstoß genehmigt
An air traffic control authorization allowing an aircraft to begin pushback from the gate or stand, typically in coordination with ground services.
View termRückwärts rollen
Taxiing on a runway in the opposite direction of takeoff or landing.
View termSchätzung
A term used by pilots to indicate the estimated time of arrival at a specific point.
View termSeitenschritt
A maneuver to change from one parallel runway to another during approach.
View termSetzen Sie den Sinkflug fort
An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.
View termSetzen Sie eigene Navigation fort
Instruction for the pilot to return to their own pre-filed or previously assigned route after deviation or vectoring.
View termSicherheitswarnung
A warning issued to alert the pilot of an immediate safety concern.
View termSichtanflug
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 termSID abbrechen
An instruction to terminate the Standard Instrument Departure procedure.
View termSinkflug auf
An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.
View termSinkflug einleiten und halten
An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.
View termStandplatz
A designated area where an aircraft is parked for loading, unloading, or maintenance.
View termSTAR abbrechen
An instruction to terminate the Standard Terminal Arrival Route procedure.
View termStart abbrechen
An instruction to abort the takeoff procedure before the aircraft becomes airborne.
View termStart abbrechen
To stop the takeoff procedure after it has begun but before the aircraft becomes airborne.
View termStart- und Landebahn
A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
View termStarten Sie über
An ATC instruction directing the pilot to follow a specified Standard Instrument Departure (SID) or route after takeoff.
View termStartgerade
The initial leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff, flown parallel to the runway and in the direction of departure.
View termSteigen Sie auf
An instruction to initiate a climb to a specific altitude and level off upon reaching it, unless otherwise directed.
View termSteigen Sie und halten Sie
Instruction for the aircraft to begin climbing to the stated altitude and maintain that altitude when reached.
View termSteigen Sie weiter
An ATC instruction to maintain or resume climbing to a previously assigned altitude or to a new altitude.
View termTiefer Anflug
An approach over the runway where the aircraft descends to runway level but does not land, typically followed by a climb-out.
View termTouch-and-Go
A maneuver in which an aircraft lands on a runway and immediately takes off again without coming to a full stop.
View termTransponder auf Standby setzen
An instruction for a pilot to set the aircraft's transponder to standby mode, ceasing transmission of the transponder signal.
View termTransponder Ident senden
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 termTranspondercode einstellen
An instruction for a pilot to set a specific transponder code, enabling air traffic control to identify and track the aircraft on radar.
View termTriebwerksstart genehmigt
ATC clearance authorizing the aircraft to start its engines, typically when pushback is not required.
View termVerkehr in Sicht
Phrase used by pilots to confirm that they have visually acquired the reported traffic.
View termVerkehrswarnung
A warning issued to alert the pilot of nearby aircraft that may pose a collision risk.
View termVerlasse
Used by pilots to report they are vacating a specific altitude, either climbing or descending from it.
View termVerstanden
A standard radiotelephony term meaning 'I have received all of your last transmission'; it does not imply compliance or agreement.
View termVerstanden, wird ausgeführt
A radiotelephony term meaning 'will comply'; it signifies that the message has been received, understood, and will be complied with.
View termVFR aufrechterhalten
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to continue flying under Visual Flight Rules.
View termVisuell
A term used to describe operations conducted with visual reference to the terrain.
View termVisuelle Trennung aufrechterhalten
A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.
View termVisueller Anflug freigegeben
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute a visual approach.
View termVor dem Haltepunkt halten
An instruction to stop before reaching a specified point, usually a runway or intersection, and not proceed until further clearance is received.
View termVOR-Anflug freigegeben
An instruction indicating that the aircraft is authorized to execute a VOR approach.
View termVorfeld
A defined area on an airport intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking, or maintenance.
View termWarten Sie
An instruction meaning 'wait and I will call you'; it indicates that the controller or pilot is temporarily unable to communicate.
View termWarteschleife
A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.
View termWechseln Sie zu
Instruction to change the aircraft's communication radio frequency to another specified ATC unit or frequency.
View termWeiterfliegen über
An ATC instruction directing an aircraft to follow a specified route, airway, or series of waypoints.
View termWiederholen Sie
A phrase used to request the repetition of all or part of a previous transmission.
View termWinde
The current atmospheric conditions affecting aircraft movement.
View termWindkontrolle
A request for the current wind conditions at a specific location.
View termZum Start freigegeben
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 termZur Landung freigegeben
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 termZurücklesen
A procedure where the receiving station repeats a received message or its pertinent parts to confirm accurate reception.
View termZurückrollen auf der Piste
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 termÜberflug
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.
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