Flight Phase

Rückenwindkomponente

The portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

Quick answer: The portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

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Quick answer

The portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

Why it matters

Rückenwindkomponente 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 Rückenwindkomponente?

In this glossary, Rückenwindkomponente refers to: The portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

How is Rückenwindkomponente used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Wegen starker Rückenwindkomponente auf Bahn 08 empfahl ATC eine alternative Startbahn."

Why does Rückenwindkomponente matter in aviation?

Rückenwindkomponente 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 Rückenwindkomponente?

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

What category does Rückenwindkomponente belong to?

In this glossary, Rückenwindkomponente 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 portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

Operational example

Due to a strong tail-wind component on runway 08, ATC advised an alternate runway for departure.

Localized term

Rückenwindkomponente

Localized example

Wegen starker Rückenwindkomponente auf Bahn 08 empfahl ATC eine alternative Startbahn.

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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