Flight Phase

Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke)

The intended horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.

Quick answer: The intended horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.

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The intended horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.

Why it matters

Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke) matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke)?

In this glossary, Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke) refers to: The intended horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.

How is Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke) used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Halten Sie Ihren aktuellen Kurs und melden Sie sich im Endanflug."

Why does Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke) matter in aviation?

Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke) matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 (vorgesehene Strecke)?

Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke) belong to?

In this glossary, Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke) is grouped under Flight Phase. 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 horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.

Operational example

Maintain your present course and report established on final.

Localized term

Kurs (vorgesehene Strecke)

Localized example

Halten Sie Ihren aktuellen Kurs und melden Sie sich im Endanflug.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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