Aircraft Systems

équipement de mesure de distance

An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

Quick answer: An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

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Quick answer

An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

Why it matters

équipement de mesure de distance matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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

What is équipement de mesure de distance?

In this glossary, équipement de mesure de distance refers to: An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

How is équipement de mesure de distance used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "L’équipement de mesure de distance indique 5 milles nautiques jusqu’à l’axe, préparez-vous pour l’approche finale."

Why does équipement de mesure de distance matter in aviation?

équipement de mesure de distance matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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 équipement de mesure de distance?

équipement de mesure de distance is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does équipement de mesure de distance belong to?

In this glossary, équipement de mesure de distance is grouped under Aircraft Systems. 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

An aircraft navigation system providing slant-range distance to a ground station, often paired with VOR or ILS.

Operational example

DME indicates 5 nautical miles to threshold, prepare for final approach.

Localized term

équipement de mesure de distance

Localized example

L’équipement de mesure de distance indique 5 milles nautiques jusqu’à l’axe, préparez-vous pour l’approche finale.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

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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