Fueling Deicing

Givre

A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

Quick answer: A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

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Quick answer

A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

Why it matters

Givre matters because it supports clear communication in Fueling Deicing 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 Givre?

In this glossary, Givre refers to: A rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

How is Givre used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tour, l’avion signale une accumulation de givre sur les pales de l’hélice lors de la montée à travers les couches nuageuses."

Why does Givre matter in aviation?

Givre matters because it supports clear communication in Fueling Deicing 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 Givre?

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

What category does Givre belong to?

In this glossary, Givre is grouped under Fueling Deicing. 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 rough, white, opaque ice that forms rapidly from supercooled water droplets freezing on aircraft surfaces, reducing aerodynamic performance.

Operational example

Tower, aircraft reports rime ice accumulation on propeller blades during climb through cloud layers.

Localized term

Givre

Localized example

Tour, l’avion signale une accumulation de givre sur les pales de l’hélice lors de la montée à travers les couches nuageuses.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Fueling Deicing

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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