Basic ATC

Maintenez l'altitude actuelle

Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.

Quick answer: Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.

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Quick answer

Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.

Why it matters

Maintenez l'altitude actuelle 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 Maintenez l'altitude actuelle?

In this glossary, Maintenez l'altitude actuelle refers to: Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.

How is Maintenez l'altitude actuelle used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Delta 245, maintenez l'altitude actuelle jusqu'à nouvel ordre."

Why does Maintenez l'altitude actuelle matter in aviation?

Maintenez l'altitude actuelle 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 Maintenez l'altitude actuelle?

Maintenez l'altitude actuelle is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Maintenez l'altitude actuelle belong to?

In this glossary, Maintenez l'altitude actuelle 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

Instruction to the pilot to continue flying at the present assigned altitude.

Operational example

Delta 245, maintain current altitude until advised otherwise.

Localized term

Maintenez l'altitude actuelle

Localized example

Delta 245, maintenez l'altitude actuelle jusqu'à nouvel ordre.

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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