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ADF-Peilung

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

ADF-Peilung 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

Questions and answers

What is ADF-Peilung?

In this glossary, ADF-Peilung 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 ADF-Peilung used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Melden Sie Ihren aktuellen ADF-Peilung zum NDB MANGO."

Why does ADF-Peilung matter in aviation?

ADF-Peilung 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 ADF-Peilung?

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

What category does ADF-Peilung belong to?

In this glossary, ADF-Peilung 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

ADF-Peilung

Localized example

Melden Sie Ihren aktuellen ADF-Peilung zum NDB 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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