Flight Phase

Gegenwindkomponente

The part of the wind velocity that blows directly against the direction of travel of the aircraft, improving takeoff and landing performance.

Quick answer: The part of the wind velocity that blows directly against the direction of travel of the aircraft, improving takeoff and landing performance.

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Quick answer

The part of the wind velocity that blows directly against the direction of travel of the aircraft, improving takeoff and landing performance.

Why it matters

Gegenwindkomponente 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 Gegenwindkomponente?

In this glossary, Gegenwindkomponente refers to: The part of the wind velocity that blows directly against the direction of travel of the aircraft, improving takeoff and landing performance.

How is Gegenwindkomponente used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Eine Gegenwindkomponente von fünfzehn Knoten wurde gemeldet, was die Startleistung auf Bahn 13 verbessert."

Why does Gegenwindkomponente matter in aviation?

Gegenwindkomponente 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 Gegenwindkomponente?

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

What category does Gegenwindkomponente belong to?

In this glossary, Gegenwindkomponente 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 part of the wind velocity that blows directly against the direction of travel of the aircraft, improving takeoff and landing performance.

Operational example

A head-wind component of fifteen knots was reported, improving takeoff performance on runway 13.

Localized term

Gegenwindkomponente

Localized example

Eine Gegenwindkomponente von fünfzehn Knoten wurde gemeldet, was die Startleistung auf Bahn 13 verbessert.

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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