Flight Phase

Sortie de piste

A designated taxiway or exit used by an aircraft to vacate the runway after landing or rejected takeoff.

Quick answer: A designated taxiway or exit used by an aircraft to vacate the runway after landing or rejected takeoff.

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Quick answer

A designated taxiway or exit used by an aircraft to vacate the runway after landing or rejected takeoff.

Why it matters

Sortie de piste matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Sortie de piste?

In this glossary, Sortie de piste refers to: A designated taxiway or exit used by an aircraft to vacate the runway after landing or rejected takeoff.

How is Sortie de piste used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Libérez la piste à gauche par le taxiway Bravo à la prochaine sortie de piste."

Why does Sortie de piste matter in aviation?

Sortie de piste matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Sortie de piste?

Sortie de piste is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Sortie de piste belong to?

In this glossary, Sortie de piste is grouped under Flight Phase. 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 designated taxiway or exit used by an aircraft to vacate the runway after landing or rejected takeoff.

Operational example

Vacate runway left via taxiway Bravo at the next runway turn-off.

Localized term

Sortie de piste

Localized example

Libérez la piste à gauche par le taxiway Bravo à la prochaine sortie de piste.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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