Basic ATC

Descienda a

An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

Quick answer: An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

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Quick answer

An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

Why it matters

Descienda a matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Descienda a?

In this glossary, Descienda a refers to: An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

How is Descienda a used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Torre: Speedbird 123, descienda a una altitud de 3000 pies."

Why does Descienda a matter in aviation?

Descienda a matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Descienda a?

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

What category does Descienda a belong to?

In this glossary, Descienda a is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

An instruction from air traffic control directing an aircraft to decrease altitude to a specified level.

Operational example

Tower: Speedbird 123, descend to altitude 3000 feet.

Localized term

Descienda a

Localized example

Torre: Speedbird 123, descienda a una altitud de 3000 pies.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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