Emergencies

Gelände-Warnung

A warning generated by aircraft systems indicating proximity to terrain that may result in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Quick answer: A warning generated by aircraft systems indicating proximity to terrain that may result in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

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Quick answer

A warning generated by aircraft systems indicating proximity to terrain that may result in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Why it matters

Gelände-Warnung matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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 Gelände-Warnung?

In this glossary, Gelände-Warnung refers to: A warning generated by aircraft systems indicating proximity to terrain that may result in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

How is Gelände-Warnung used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Terrain, Terrain, steigen! Wir haben eine Gelände-Warnung erhalten und leiten ein Ausweichmanöver ein."

Why does Gelände-Warnung matter in aviation?

Gelände-Warnung matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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 Gelände-Warnung?

Gelände-Warnung is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Gelände-Warnung belong to?

In this glossary, Gelände-Warnung is grouped under Emergencies. 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 warning generated by aircraft systems indicating proximity to terrain that may result in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Operational example

Terrain, terrain, pull up! We received a terrain awareness warning and are initiating evasive action.

Localized term

Gelände-Warnung

Localized example

Terrain, Terrain, steigen! Wir haben eine Gelände-Warnung erhalten und leiten ein Ausweichmanöver ein.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

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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