Basic ATC

Mantener separación visual

A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

Quick answer: A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

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Quick answer

A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

Why it matters

Mantener separación visual 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 Mantener separación visual?

In this glossary, Mantener separación visual refers to: A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

How is Mantener separación visual used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC instruye: 'Mantenga separación visual del tráfico a sus 2 en punto.'"

Why does Mantener separación visual matter in aviation?

Mantener separación visual 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 Mantener separación visual?

Mantener separación visual is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Mantener separación visual belong to?

In this glossary, Mantener separación visual 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

A phrase used to instruct the pilot to visually keep a safe distance from other aircraft.

Operational example

ATC instructs: 'Maintain visual separation from traffic at your 2 o'clock.'

Localized term

Mantener separación visual

Localized example

ATC instruye: 'Mantenga separación visual del tráfico a sus 2 en punto.'

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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