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Atterrissage automatique

A landing performed by the aircraft's autopilot system, typically using ILS signals, requiring minimal pilot input, especially under low-visibility conditions.

Quick answer: A landing performed by the aircraft's autopilot system, typically using ILS signals, requiring minimal pilot input, especially under low-visibility conditions.

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Quick answer

A landing performed by the aircraft's autopilot system, typically using ILS signals, requiring minimal pilot input, especially under low-visibility conditions.

Why it matters

Atterrissage automatique 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 Atterrissage automatique?

In this glossary, Atterrissage automatique refers to: A landing performed by the aircraft's autopilot system, typically using ILS signals, requiring minimal pilot input, especially under low-visibility conditions.

How is Atterrissage automatique used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tour, Lufthansa 452 est établi sur l'ILS, demande atterrissage automatique en raison de la faible visibilité et des conditions CAT III."

Why does Atterrissage automatique matter in aviation?

Atterrissage automatique 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 Atterrissage automatique?

Atterrissage automatique is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Atterrissage automatique belong to?

In this glossary, Atterrissage automatique 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

A landing performed by the aircraft's autopilot system, typically using ILS signals, requiring minimal pilot input, especially under low-visibility conditions.

Operational example

Tower, Lufthansa 452 is established on the ILS, request automatic landing due to low visibility and CAT III conditions.

Localized term

Atterrissage automatique

Localized example

Tour, Lufthansa 452 est établi sur l'ILS, demande atterrissage automatique en raison de la faible visibilité et des conditions CAT III.

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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