Basic ATC
A 360-degree turn in the air to delay or maintain position.
Quick answer: A 360-degree turn in the air to delay or maintain position.
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A 360-degree turn in the air to delay or maintain position.
Kreisflug matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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
In this glossary, Kreisflug refers to: A 360-degree turn in the air to delay or maintain position.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Turm weist an: 'Links über dem Feld kreisen, 3000 Fuß halten.'"
Kreisflug matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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.
Kreisflug is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Kreisflug is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
A 360-degree turn in the air to delay or maintain position.
Tower instructs: 'Orbit left over the field, maintain 3000 feet.'
Kreisflug
Turm weist an: 'Links über dem Feld kreisen, 3000 Fuß halten.'
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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