Flight Phase

Aérofrein

A flight control surface deployed by pilots to increase drag and reduce airspeed or descent rate, especially during descent and approach phases.

Quick answer: A flight control surface deployed by pilots to increase drag and reduce airspeed or descent rate, especially during descent and approach phases.

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Quick answer

A flight control surface deployed by pilots to increase drag and reduce airspeed or descent rate, especially during descent and approach phases.

Why it matters

Aérofrein 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 Aérofrein?

In this glossary, Aérofrein refers to: A flight control surface deployed by pilots to increase drag and reduce airspeed or descent rate, especially during descent and approach phases.

How is Aérofrein used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilote surveillance : 'Aérofrein déployé.' Le pilote surveille le taux de descente et rentre les aérofreins si nécessaire."

Why does Aérofrein matter in aviation?

Aérofrein 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 Aérofrein?

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

What category does Aérofrein belong to?

In this glossary, Aérofrein 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 flight control surface deployed by pilots to increase drag and reduce airspeed or descent rate, especially during descent and approach phases.

Operational example

Pilot Monitoring: 'Speed brake deployed.' Pilot Flying monitors descent rate and retracts speed brakes as required.

Localized term

Aérofrein

Localized example

Pilote surveillance : 'Aérofrein déployé.' Le pilote surveille le taux de descente et rentre les aérofreins si nécessaire.

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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