What is Golpe de Cola?
In this glossary, Golpe de Cola refers to: An incident in which the tail of the aircraft contacts the runway surface during take-off or landing due to excessive pitch attitude.
How is Golpe de Cola used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Golpe de cola reportado en el aterrizaje, inspección del avión por daños estructurales."
Why does Golpe de Cola matter in aviation?
Golpe de Cola matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies 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 Golpe de Cola?
Golpe de Cola is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does Golpe de Cola belong to?
In this glossary, Golpe de Cola is grouped under Emergencies. 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.