Ground Ops
Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.
Quick answer: Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.
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Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.
Clair à gauche matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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
In this glossary, Clair à gauche refers to: Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Commandant, clair à gauche ; aucun trafic en amorçant le virage à droite vers la voie de circulation Alpha près des hangars."
Clair à gauche matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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.
Clair à gauche is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Clair à gauche is grouped under Ground Ops. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
Visual confirmation that the aircraft’s left side is free of obstacles, vehicles or traffic before turning or taxiing.
Captain, clear left; no traffic or equipment observed as we begin the right turn onto taxiway Alpha by the hangars.
Clair à gauche
Commandant, clair à gauche ; aucun trafic en amorçant le virage à droite vers la voie de circulation Alpha près des hangars.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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