Basic ATC

Vent traversier

The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

Quick answer: The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

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Quick answer

The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

Why it matters

Vent traversier matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Vent traversier?

In this glossary, Vent traversier refers to: The flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

How is Vent traversier used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le pilote rapporte : 'Virage en vent traversier, piste 27, montée à 1500 pieds.'"

Why does Vent traversier matter in aviation?

Vent traversier matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Vent traversier?

Vent traversier is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Vent traversier belong to?

In this glossary, Vent traversier is grouped under Basic ATC. 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 flight path at right angles to the landing runway at the upwind end.

Operational example

Pilot reports: 'Turning crosswind, runway 27, climbing to 1500 feet.'

Localized term

Vent traversier

Localized example

Le pilote rapporte : 'Virage en vent traversier, piste 27, montée à 1500 pieds.'

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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