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Navigation latérale et verticale

A navigation mode providing both horizontal (lateral) and vertical guidance to the aircraft, commonly used in RNAV and RNP procedures, enabling precise 3D path tracking.

Quick answer: A navigation mode providing both horizontal (lateral) and vertical guidance to the aircraft, commonly used in RNAV and RNP procedures, enabling precise 3D path tracking.

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Quick answer

A navigation mode providing both horizontal (lateral) and vertical guidance to the aircraft, commonly used in RNAV and RNP procedures, enabling precise 3D path tracking.

Why it matters

Navigation latérale et verticale matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Navigation latérale et verticale?

In this glossary, Navigation latérale et verticale refers to: A navigation mode providing both horizontal (lateral) and vertical guidance to the aircraft, commonly used in RNAV and RNP procedures, enabling precise 3D path tracking.

How is Navigation latérale et verticale used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Activez la navigation latérale et verticale pour l’arrivée RNAV et confirmez le suivi de la trajectoire."

Why does Navigation latérale et verticale matter in aviation?

Navigation latérale et verticale matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Navigation latérale et verticale?

Navigation latérale et verticale is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Navigation latérale et verticale belong to?

In this glossary, Navigation latérale et verticale is grouped under Navigation. 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 navigation mode providing both horizontal (lateral) and vertical guidance to the aircraft, commonly used in RNAV and RNP procedures, enabling precise 3D path tracking.

Operational example

Engage lateral navigation and vertical navigation for the RNAV arrival and confirm path tracking.

Localized term

Navigation latérale et verticale

Localized example

Activez la navigation latérale et verticale pour l’arrivée RNAV et confirmez le suivi de la trajectoire.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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