Basic ATC

Bestätigen

An instruction to confirm that a message has been received and understood.

Quick answer: An instruction to confirm that a message has been received and understood.

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Quick answer

An instruction to confirm that a message has been received and understood.

Why it matters

Bestätigen 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 Bestätigen?

In this glossary, Bestätigen refers to: An instruction to confirm that a message has been received and understood.

How is Bestätigen used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC: N456CD, sinken und halten Sie 3000 Fuß. Bestätigen."

Why does Bestätigen matter in aviation?

Bestätigen 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 Bestätigen?

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

What category does Bestätigen belong to?

In this glossary, Bestätigen 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

An instruction to confirm that a message has been received and understood.

Operational example

ATC: N456CD, descend and maintain 3000 feet. Acknowledge.

Localized term

Bestätigen

Localized example

ATC: N456CD, sinken und halten Sie 3000 Fuß. Bestätigen.

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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