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Attente en circuit

A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

Quick answer: A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

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Quick answer

A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

Why it matters

Attente en circuit 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 Attente en circuit?

In this glossary, Attente en circuit refers to: A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

How is Attente en circuit used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC : Lufthansa 444, attendez selon la publication à LARBO, nouvel autorisation prévue à 13h00."

Why does Attente en circuit matter in aviation?

Attente en circuit 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 Attente en circuit?

Attente en circuit is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Attente en circuit belong to?

In this glossary, Attente en circuit 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 predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

Operational example

ATC: Lufthansa 444, hold as published at LARBO, expect further clearance at one three zero zero.

Localized term

Attente en circuit

Localized example

ATC : Lufthansa 444, attendez selon la publication à LARBO, nouvel autorisation prévue à 13h00.

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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