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Laterale Navigation

A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

Quick answer: A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

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A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

Why it matters

Laterale Navigation 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.

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Questions and answers

What is Laterale Navigation?

In this glossary, Laterale Navigation refers to: A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

How is Laterale Navigation used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Halten Sie die programmierte laterale Navigation und melden Sie, falls die zugewiesene Route nicht gefolgt werden kann."

Why does Laterale Navigation matter in aviation?

Laterale Navigation 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 Laterale Navigation?

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

What category does Laterale Navigation belong to?

In this glossary, Laterale Navigation 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.

Definition

A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

Operational example

Maintain lateral navigation as programmed and advise if unable to follow assigned route.

Localized term

Laterale Navigation

Localized example

Halten Sie die programmierte laterale Navigation und melden Sie, falls die zugewiesene Route nicht gefolgt werden kann.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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