Flight Phase

Plan de descente

The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

Quick answer: The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

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Quick answer

The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

Why it matters

Plan de descente 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 Plan de descente?

In this glossary, Plan de descente refers to: The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

How is Plan de descente used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Signalez l’établissement sur le plan de descente, maintenez la vitesse d’approche, continuez la descente jusqu’à la hauteur de décision."

Why does Plan de descente matter in aviation?

Plan de descente 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 Plan de descente?

Plan de descente is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Plan de descente belong to?

In this glossary, Plan de descente 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

The vertical guidance portion of an ILS, providing an optimal descent path to the runway threshold for precision approaches.

Operational example

Report established on the glide slope, maintain approach speed, continue descent until decision altitude.

Localized term

Plan de descente

Localized example

Signalez l’établissement sur le plan de descente, maintenez la vitesse d’approche, continuez la descente jusqu’à la hauteur de décision.

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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