Basic ATC

Sinkflug einleiten und halten

An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

Quick answer: An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

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Quick answer

An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

Why it matters

Sinkflug einleiten und halten 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 Sinkflug einleiten und halten?

In this glossary, Sinkflug einleiten und halten refers to: An instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

How is Sinkflug einleiten und halten used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Sinkflug auf elftausend Fuß und halten, American 317."

Why does Sinkflug einleiten und halten matter in aviation?

Sinkflug einleiten und halten 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 Sinkflug einleiten und halten?

Sinkflug einleiten und halten is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Sinkflug einleiten und halten belong to?

In this glossary, Sinkflug einleiten und halten 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 instruction to begin descent and level off at the specified altitude, maintaining it until further clearance is issued.

Operational example

Descend and maintain one one thousand feet, American 317.

Localized term

Sinkflug einleiten und halten

Localized example

Sinkflug auf elftausend Fuß und halten, American 317.

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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