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Sichtanflug

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

Quick answer: 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

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Quick answer

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

Why it matters

Sichtanflug 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 Sichtanflug?

In this glossary, Sichtanflug refers to: 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

How is Sichtanflug used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Boston Approach, November 3456 Alpha, erbitte Sichtanflug Piste 27, Platz in Sicht"

Why does Sichtanflug matter in aviation?

Sichtanflug 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 Sichtanflug?

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

What category does Sichtanflug belong to?

In this glossary, Sichtanflug 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 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

Operational example

Boston Approach, November 3456 Alpha, request contact approach to runway 27, field in sight

Localized term

Sichtanflug

Localized example

Boston Approach, November 3456 Alpha, erbitte Sichtanflug Piste 27, Platz in Sicht

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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