Ground Ops

Flügelspitzenfreiheit

The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

Quick answer: The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

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Quick answer

The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

Why it matters

Flügelspitzenfreiheit matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Flügelspitzenfreiheit?

In this glossary, Flügelspitzenfreiheit refers to: The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

How is Flügelspitzenfreiheit used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Stellen Sie beim Rollen zwischen eng geparkten Flugzeugen die Flügelspitzenfreiheit sicher."

Why does Flügelspitzenfreiheit matter in aviation?

Flügelspitzenfreiheit matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Flügelspitzenfreiheit?

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

What category does Flügelspitzenfreiheit belong to?

In this glossary, Flügelspitzenfreiheit is grouped under Ground Ops. 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 ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

Operational example

Ensure wingtip clearance when taxiing between closely parked aircraft on the ramp.

Localized term

Flügelspitzenfreiheit

Localized example

Stellen Sie beim Rollen zwischen eng geparkten Flugzeugen die Flügelspitzenfreiheit sicher.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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