Flight Phase

Angle de route

The actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

Quick answer: The actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

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Quick answer

The actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

Why it matters

Angle de route 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 Angle de route?

In this glossary, Angle de route refers to: The actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

How is Angle de route used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Maintenez un angle de route de zéro-sept-zéro degrés pour intercepter le localizer pour la piste 09."

Why does Angle de route matter in aviation?

Angle de route 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 Angle de route?

Angle de route is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Angle de route belong to?

In this glossary, Angle de route 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

The actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

Operational example

Maintain a track angle of zero-seven-zero degrees to intercept the localizer for runway 09.

Localized term

Angle de route

Localized example

Maintenez un angle de route de zéro-sept-zéro degrés pour intercepter le localizer pour la piste 09.

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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