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Branche de sortie

The segment of a holding pattern or procedure flown away from the holding fix or navigation aid, typically timed or distance-limited.

Quick answer: The segment of a holding pattern or procedure flown away from the holding fix or navigation aid, typically timed or distance-limited.

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Quick answer

The segment of a holding pattern or procedure flown away from the holding fix or navigation aid, typically timed or distance-limited.

Why it matters

Branche de sortie 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

What is Branche de sortie?

In this glossary, Branche de sortie refers to: The segment of a holding pattern or procedure flown away from the holding fix or navigation aid, typically timed or distance-limited.

How is Branche de sortie used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Maintenez 200 nœuds sur la branche de sortie de l’attente au point LARKI."

Why does Branche de sortie matter in aviation?

Branche de sortie 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 Branche de sortie?

Branche de sortie is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Branche de sortie belong to?

In this glossary, Branche de sortie 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

The segment of a holding pattern or procedure flown away from the holding fix or navigation aid, typically timed or distance-limited.

Operational example

Maintain 200 knots on the outbound leg of the holding at waypoint LARKI.

Localized term

Branche de sortie

Localized example

Maintenez 200 nœuds sur la branche de sortie de l’attente au point LARKI.

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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