Flight Phase
The speed of an aircraft relative to the surface of the Earth, as measured by navigation systems.
Quick answer: The speed of an aircraft relative to the surface of the Earth, as measured by navigation systems.
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The speed of an aircraft relative to the surface of the Earth, as measured by navigation systems.
Vitesse sol 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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In this glossary, Vitesse sol refers to: The speed of an aircraft relative to the surface of the Earth, as measured by navigation systems.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "L’ATC a informé l’équipage que leur vitesse sol avait diminué à cause de forts vents de face."
Vitesse sol 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.
Vitesse sol is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Vitesse sol is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
The speed of an aircraft relative to the surface of the Earth, as measured by navigation systems.
ATC advised the flight crew that their ground speed had decreased due to strong headwinds.
Vitesse sol
L’ATC a informé l’équipage que leur vitesse sol avait diminué à cause de forts vents de face.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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