Flight Phase

Vitesse vraie

The actual speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

Quick answer: The actual speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

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Quick answer

The actual speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

Why it matters

Vitesse vraie 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 Vitesse vraie?

In this glossary, Vitesse vraie refers to: The actual speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

How is Vitesse vraie used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le pilote a signalé une vitesse vraie de 470 nœuds en maintenant le niveau de vol trois-cinq-zéro."

Why does Vitesse vraie matter in aviation?

Vitesse vraie 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 Vitesse vraie?

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

What category does Vitesse vraie belong to?

In this glossary, Vitesse vraie 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 speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

Operational example

The pilot reported a true airspeed of 470 knots while maintaining flight level three-five-zero.

Localized term

Vitesse vraie

Localized example

Le pilote a signalé une vitesse vraie de 470 nœuds en maintenant le niveau de vol trois-cinq-zéro.

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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