Basic ATC

Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort

An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.

Quick answer: An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.

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An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.

Why it matters

Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort 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

What is Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort?

In this glossary, Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort refers to: An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.

How is Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower: Speedbird 123, setzen Sie den Sinkflug auf Flugfläche 120 fort."

Why does Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort matter in aviation?

Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort 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 Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort?

Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort belong to?

In this glossary, Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort 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 ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.

Operational example

Tower: Speedbird 123, continue descent to flight level 120.

Localized term

Setzen Sie den Sinkflug fort

Localized example

Tower: Speedbird 123, setzen Sie den Sinkflug auf Flugfläche 120 fort.

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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