Basic ATC

Circuit d'attente

A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.

Quick answer: A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.

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Quick answer

A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.

Why it matters

Circuit d'attente matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Circuit d'attente?

In this glossary, Circuit d'attente refers to: A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.

How is Circuit d'attente used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC conseille : 'Entrez dans le circuit d'attente au point BRAVO, maintenez 7000 pieds.'"

Why does Circuit d'attente matter in aviation?

Circuit d'attente matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Circuit d'attente?

Circuit d'attente is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Circuit d'attente belong to?

In this glossary, Circuit d'attente is grouped under Basic ATC. 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 racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.

Operational example

ATC advises: 'Enter holding pattern at waypoint BRAVO, maintain 7000 feet.'

Localized term

Circuit d'attente

Localized example

ATC conseille : 'Entrez dans le circuit d'attente au point BRAVO, maintenez 7000 pieds.'

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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