Flight Phase

Abfangen

Landing manoeuvre in which the pilot raises the nose to arrest the descent rate just before touchdown.

Quick answer: Landing manoeuvre in which the pilot raises the nose to arrest the descent rate just before touchdown.

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Quick answer

Landing manoeuvre in which the pilot raises the nose to arrest the descent rate just before touchdown.

Why it matters

Abfangen 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 Abfangen?

In this glossary, Abfangen refers to: Landing manoeuvre in which the pilot raises the nose to arrest the descent rate just before touchdown.

How is Abfangen used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Turm: Speedbird one four five, fahren Sie mit dem Abfangen fort, halten Sie sanft ab, Bahn zwei sieben frei, Wind ruhig, Landung sicher."

Why does Abfangen matter in aviation?

Abfangen 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 Abfangen?

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

What category does Abfangen belong to?

In this glossary, Abfangen 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

Landing manoeuvre in which the pilot raises the nose to arrest the descent rate just before touchdown.

Operational example

Tower to Speedbird one four five, continue the flare, hold off gently, runway two seven clear, winds calm, landing assured.

Localized term

Abfangen

Localized example

Turm: Speedbird one four five, fahren Sie mit dem Abfangen fort, halten Sie sanft ab, Bahn zwei sieben frei, Wind ruhig, Landung sicher.

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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