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Descente en croisière

A gradual descent initiated by the pilot or ATC from cruising altitude, often to optimize fuel burn or prepare for arrival, not directly tied to an approach clearance.

Quick answer: A gradual descent initiated by the pilot or ATC from cruising altitude, often to optimize fuel burn or prepare for arrival, not directly tied to an approach clearance.

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Quick answer

A gradual descent initiated by the pilot or ATC from cruising altitude, often to optimize fuel burn or prepare for arrival, not directly tied to an approach clearance.

Why it matters

Descente en croisière 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 Descente en croisière?

In this glossary, Descente en croisière refers to: A gradual descent initiated by the pilot or ATC from cruising altitude, often to optimize fuel burn or prepare for arrival, not directly tied to an approach clearance.

How is Descente en croisière used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC : Lufthansa 211, descente en croisière approuvée, signalez en passant le niveau de vol deux quatre zéro."

Why does Descente en croisière matter in aviation?

Descente en croisière 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 Descente en croisière?

Descente en croisière is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Descente en croisière belong to?

In this glossary, Descente en croisière 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 gradual descent initiated by the pilot or ATC from cruising altitude, often to optimize fuel burn or prepare for arrival, not directly tied to an approach clearance.

Operational example

ATC: Lufthansa 211, cruise descent approved, report passing flight level two four zero.

Localized term

Descente en croisière

Localized example

ATC : Lufthansa 211, descente en croisière approuvée, signalez en passant le niveau de vol deux quatre zéro.

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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