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Componente de viento de cola

The portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

Quick answer: The portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

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Quick answer

The portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

Why it matters

Componente de viento de cola 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 de cola?

In this glossary, Componente de viento de cola refers to: The portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

How is Componente de viento de cola used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Debido a un fuerte componente de viento de cola en la pista 08, ATC recomendó una pista alternativa para el despegue."

Why does Componente de viento de cola matter in aviation?

Componente de viento de cola 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 de cola?

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

What category does Componente de viento de cola belong to?

In this glossary, Componente de viento de cola 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 portion of the wind velocity blowing in the same direction as the aircraft's movement or runway orientation, reducing takeoff or landing performance.

Operational example

Due to a strong tail-wind component on runway 08, ATC advised an alternate runway for departure.

Localized term

Componente de viento de cola

Localized example

Debido a un fuerte componente de viento de cola en la pista 08, ATC recomendó una pista alternativa para el despegue.

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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