Flight Phase

Componente de viento cruzado

The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

Quick answer: The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

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Quick answer

The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

Why it matters

Componente de viento cruzado 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 Componente de viento cruzado?

In this glossary, Componente de viento cruzado refers to: The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

How is Componente de viento cruzado used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "La torre reportó un componente de viento cruzado de doce nudos en la pista 26, precaución al aterrizar."

Why does Componente de viento cruzado matter in aviation?

Componente de viento cruzado 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 Componente de viento cruzado?

Componente de viento cruzado is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Componente de viento cruzado belong to?

In this glossary, Componente de viento cruzado 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 part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

Operational example

The tower reported a cross-wind component of twelve knots on runway 26, caution for landing.

Localized term

Componente de viento cruzado

Localized example

La torre reportó un componente de viento cruzado de doce nudos en la pista 26, precaución al aterrizar.

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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