Ground Ops

Clair à droite

Confirmation that the aircraft’s right side is unobstructed prior to manoeuvre, ensuring wingtip and engine clearance.

Quick answer: Confirmation that the aircraft’s right side is unobstructed prior to manoeuvre, ensuring wingtip and engine clearance.

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Quick answer

Confirmation that the aircraft’s right side is unobstructed prior to manoeuvre, ensuring wingtip and engine clearance.

Why it matters

Clair à droite 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

Questions and answers

What is Clair à droite?

In this glossary, Clair à droite refers to: Confirmation that the aircraft’s right side is unobstructed prior to manoeuvre, ensuring wingtip and engine clearance.

How is Clair à droite used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Copilote, clair à droite ; l’extrémité d’aile est dégagée des panneaux en roulant vers le point d’attente Bravo 1."

Why does Clair à droite matter in aviation?

Clair à droite 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.

Who uses Clair à droite?

Clair à droite is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Clair à droite belong to?

In this glossary, Clair à droite is grouped under Ground Ops. 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

Confirmation that the aircraft’s right side is unobstructed prior to manoeuvre, ensuring wingtip and engine clearance.

Operational example

Copilot, clear right; wingtip and engine cowling are well clear of signage as we continue straight toward holding point Bravo one.

Localized term

Clair à droite

Localized example

Copilote, clair à droite ; l’extrémité d’aile est dégagée des panneaux en roulant vers le point d’attente Bravo 1.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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