Flight Phase

Gleitweg

The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

Quick answer: The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

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Quick answer

The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

Why it matters

Gleitweg 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 Gleitweg?

In this glossary, Gleitweg refers to: The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

How is Gleitweg used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Melden Sie established auf dem Gleitweg, halten Sie die Anfluggeschwindigkeit, sinken Sie weiter bis zur Entscheidungsflughöhe."

Why does Gleitweg matter in aviation?

Gleitweg 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 Gleitweg?

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

What category does Gleitweg belong to?

In this glossary, Gleitweg 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 vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

Operational example

Report established on the glide slope, maintain approach speed, continue descent until decision altitude.

Localized term

Gleitweg

Localized example

Melden Sie established auf dem Gleitweg, halten Sie die Anfluggeschwindigkeit, sinken Sie weiter bis zur Entscheidungsflughöhe.

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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