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Indicateur radio-magnétique

An instrument displaying the aircraft's bearing to selected radio navigation aids, combining magnetic heading and bearing information, commonly used with ADF or VOR.

Quick answer: An instrument displaying the aircraft's bearing to selected radio navigation aids, combining magnetic heading and bearing information, commonly used with ADF or VOR.

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Quick answer

An instrument displaying the aircraft's bearing to selected radio navigation aids, combining magnetic heading and bearing information, commonly used with ADF or VOR.

Why it matters

Indicateur radio-magnétique 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 Indicateur radio-magnétique?

In this glossary, Indicateur radio-magnétique refers to: An instrument displaying the aircraft's bearing to selected radio navigation aids, combining magnetic heading and bearing information, commonly used with ADF or VOR.

How is Indicateur radio-magnétique used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Réglez l’indicateur radio-magnétique sur la fréquence VOR et suivez le relèvement vers la station pour la navigation."

Why does Indicateur radio-magnétique matter in aviation?

Indicateur radio-magnétique 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 Indicateur radio-magnétique?

Indicateur radio-magnétique is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Indicateur radio-magnétique belong to?

In this glossary, Indicateur radio-magnétique 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

An instrument displaying the aircraft's bearing to selected radio navigation aids, combining magnetic heading and bearing information, commonly used with ADF or VOR.

Operational example

Set the radio magnetic indicator to the VOR frequency and track the bearing to the station for navigation.

Localized term

Indicateur radio-magnétique

Localized example

Réglez l’indicateur radio-magnétique sur la fréquence VOR et suivez le relèvement vers la station pour la navigation.

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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