Flight Phase

Roll-out-Modus

A mode of the autopilot or autoland system engaged after touchdown, controlling the aircraft's direction and deceleration along the runway centerline until low speed is reached.

Quick answer: A mode of the autopilot or autoland system engaged after touchdown, controlling the aircraft's direction and deceleration along the runway centerline until low speed is reached.

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Quick answer

A mode of the autopilot or autoland system engaged after touchdown, controlling the aircraft's direction and deceleration along the runway centerline until low speed is reached.

Why it matters

Roll-out-Modus 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 Roll-out-Modus?

In this glossary, Roll-out-Modus refers to: A mode of the autopilot or autoland system engaged after touchdown, controlling the aircraft's direction and deceleration along the runway centerline until low speed is reached.

How is Roll-out-Modus used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Nach dem Aufsetzen schaltete der Autopilot in den Roll-out-Modus und hielt das Flugzeug auf der Mittellinie, bis bei Taxi-Geschwindigkeit manuell übernommen wurde."

Why does Roll-out-Modus matter in aviation?

Roll-out-Modus 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 Roll-out-Modus?

Roll-out-Modus is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Roll-out-Modus belong to?

In this glossary, Roll-out-Modus 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

A mode of the autopilot or autoland system engaged after touchdown, controlling the aircraft's direction and deceleration along the runway centerline until low speed is reached.

Operational example

Upon touchdown, the autopilot entered roll-out mode, maintaining centerline until manual control resumed at taxi speed.

Localized term

Roll-out-Modus

Localized example

Nach dem Aufsetzen schaltete der Autopilot in den Roll-out-Modus und hielt das Flugzeug auf der Mittellinie, bis bei Taxi-Geschwindigkeit manuell übernommen wurde.

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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