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Kreisbogen

A segment of a circle at a fixed distance from a navigation aid, usually flown as part of a procedure turn, approach, or missed approach using DME or RNAV guidance.

Quick answer: A segment of a circle at a fixed distance from a navigation aid, usually flown as part of a procedure turn, approach, or missed approach using DME or RNAV guidance.

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Quick answer

A segment of a circle at a fixed distance from a navigation aid, usually flown as part of a procedure turn, approach, or missed approach using DME or RNAV guidance.

Why it matters

Kreisbogen 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 Kreisbogen?

In this glossary, Kreisbogen refers to: A segment of a circle at a fixed distance from a navigation aid, usually flown as part of a procedure turn, approach, or missed approach using DME or RNAV guidance.

How is Kreisbogen used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Fliegen Sie den Kreisbogen in zehn Seemeilen DME vom VOR SAM, Höhe halten bis weitere Anweisung."

Why does Kreisbogen matter in aviation?

Kreisbogen 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 Kreisbogen?

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

What category does Kreisbogen belong to?

In this glossary, Kreisbogen 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

A segment of a circle at a fixed distance from a navigation aid, usually flown as part of a procedure turn, approach, or missed approach using DME or RNAV guidance.

Operational example

Fly the arc at ten nautical miles DME from VOR SAM, maintain altitude until instructed.

Localized term

Kreisbogen

Localized example

Fliegen Sie den Kreisbogen in zehn Seemeilen DME vom VOR SAM, Höhe halten bis weitere Anweisung.

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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