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Flight Phase

Approche initiale

The segment of an instrument approach procedure between the initial approach fix and the intermediate or final approach fix, preparing for alignment and descent to land.

Quick answer: The segment of an instrument approach procedure between the initial approach fix and the intermediate or final approach fix, preparing for alignment and descent to land.

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Quick answer

The segment of an instrument approach procedure between the initial approach fix and the intermediate or final approach fix, preparing for alignment and descent to land.

Why it matters

Approche initiale 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 Approche initiale?

In this glossary, Approche initiale refers to: The segment of an instrument approach procedure between the initial approach fix and the intermediate or final approach fix, preparing for alignment and descent to land.

How is Approche initiale used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC : Turkish 15K, autorisé direct sur KADAR pour l’approche initiale, attendez la suite pour l’ILS piste 04."

Why does Approche initiale matter in aviation?

Approche initiale 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 Approche initiale?

Approche initiale is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Approche initiale belong to?

In this glossary, Approche initiale 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 segment of an instrument approach procedure between the initial approach fix and the intermediate or final approach fix, preparing for alignment and descent to land.

Operational example

ATC: Turkish 15K, cleared direct to KADAR for initial approach, expect further clearance for the ILS Runway 04.

Localized term

Approche initiale

Localized example

ATC : Turkish 15K, autorisé direct sur KADAR pour l’approche initiale, attendez la suite pour l’ILS piste 04.

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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