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UKW-Drehfunkfeuer

Ground-based VHF radio beacon providing 360-degree azimuth guidance to aircraft.

Quick answer: Ground-based VHF radio beacon providing 360-degree azimuth guidance to aircraft.

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Ground-based VHF radio beacon providing 360-degree azimuth guidance to aircraft.

Why it matters

UKW-Drehfunkfeuer 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 UKW-Drehfunkfeuer?

In this glossary, UKW-Drehfunkfeuer refers to: Ground-based VHF radio beacon providing 360-degree azimuth guidance to aircraft.

How is UKW-Drehfunkfeuer used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, Lufthansa 851, auf dem VOR Bremen etabliert, erbitte Freigabe outbound auf Radial 270 bei 4000 Fuß."

Why does UKW-Drehfunkfeuer matter in aviation?

UKW-Drehfunkfeuer 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 UKW-Drehfunkfeuer?

UKW-Drehfunkfeuer is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does UKW-Drehfunkfeuer belong to?

In this glossary, UKW-Drehfunkfeuer 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

Ground-based VHF radio beacon providing 360-degree azimuth guidance to aircraft.

Operational example

Tower, Lufthansa Eight Five One, established on the Bremen VOR, request outbound clearance on the two seven zero radial at four thousand feet.

Localized term

UKW-Drehfunkfeuer

Localized example

Tower, Lufthansa 851, auf dem VOR Bremen etabliert, erbitte Freigabe outbound auf Radial 270 bei 4000 Fuß.

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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