Navigation

Navegación lateral

A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

Quick answer: A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

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A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

Why it matters

Navegación lateral 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 Navegación lateral?

In this glossary, Navegación lateral refers to: A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

How is Navegación lateral used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Mantenga la navegación lateral según lo programado e informe si no puede seguir la ruta asignada."

Why does Navegación lateral matter in aviation?

Navegación lateral 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 Navegación lateral?

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

What category does Navegación lateral belong to?

In this glossary, Navegación lateral 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

A component of navigation relating to the aircraft's position in the horizontal plane (track), including guidance along a defined route or to a waypoint.

Operational example

Maintain lateral navigation as programmed and advise if unable to follow assigned route.

Localized term

Navegación lateral

Localized example

Mantenga la navegación lateral según lo programado e informe si no puede seguir la ruta asignada.

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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