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Kurs

The intended direction of flight expressed as an angle from North, along which an aircraft is to be flown.

Quick answer: The intended direction of flight expressed as an angle from North, along which an aircraft is to be flown.

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Quick answer

The intended direction of flight expressed as an angle from North, along which an aircraft is to be flown.

Why it matters

Kurs 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

What is Kurs?

In this glossary, Kurs refers to: The intended direction of flight expressed as an angle from North, along which an aircraft is to be flown.

How is Kurs used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Halten Sie den aktuellen Kurs bis zur weiteren Anweisung, dann drehen Sie links auf Kurs null-neun-null."

Why does Kurs matter in aviation?

Kurs 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 Kurs?

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

What category does Kurs belong to?

In this glossary, Kurs 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 intended direction of flight expressed as an angle from North, along which an aircraft is to be flown.

Operational example

Maintain present course until advised, then turn left heading zero-nine-zero.

Localized term

Kurs

Localized example

Halten Sie den aktuellen Kurs bis zur weiteren Anweisung, dann drehen Sie links auf Kurs null-neun-null.

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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