Basic ATC
An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.
Quick answer: An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.
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An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.
Sinkflug auf 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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In this glossary, Sinkflug auf refers to: An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower: Speedbird 123, sinkflug auf 3000 Fuß."
Sinkflug auf 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.
Sinkflug auf is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Sinkflug auf is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.
Tower: Speedbird 123, descend to altitude 3000 feet.
Sinkflug auf
Tower: Speedbird 123, sinkflug auf 3000 Fuß.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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