What is Entfernungsmessgerät?
In this glossary, Entfernungsmessgerät refers to: Airborne interrogator and ground transponder pair providing slant-range distance to the station in nautical miles.
How is Entfernungsmessgerät used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, American 520, DME zeigt acht nautische Meilen vom VOR Austin, erbitte Sinkflug auf 3000 Fuß und Einflug in den ILS."
Why does Entfernungsmessgerät matter in aviation?
Entfernungsmessgerät 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 Entfernungsmessgerät?
Entfernungsmessgerät is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Entfernungsmessgerät belong to?
In this glossary, Entfernungsmessgerät 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.