Basic ATC

Rückwärts rollen

Taxiing on a runway in the opposite direction of takeoff or landing.

Quick answer: Taxiing on a runway in the opposite direction of takeoff or landing.

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Quick answer

Taxiing on a runway in the opposite direction of takeoff or landing.

Why it matters

Rückwärts rollen 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 Rückwärts rollen?

In this glossary, Rückwärts rollen refers to: Taxiing on a runway in the opposite direction of takeoff or landing.

How is Rückwärts rollen used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Turm weist an: 'Rückwärts rollen auf Bahn 09, bei Rollweg Bravo verlassen.'"

Why does Rückwärts rollen matter in aviation?

Rückwärts rollen 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 Rückwärts rollen?

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

What category does Rückwärts rollen belong to?

In this glossary, Rückwärts rollen 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

Taxiing on a runway in the opposite direction of takeoff or landing.

Operational example

Tower instructs: 'Back taxi runway 09, exit at taxiway Bravo.'

Localized term

Rückwärts rollen

Localized example

Turm weist an: 'Rückwärts rollen auf Bahn 09, bei Rollweg Bravo verlassen.'

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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