Basic ATC

Tournez à droite

An instruction from ATC to initiate a right turn onto a specific heading, route, or to avoid traffic or terrain.

Quick answer: An instruction from ATC to initiate a right turn onto a specific heading, route, or to avoid traffic or terrain.

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Quick answer

An instruction from ATC to initiate a right turn onto a specific heading, route, or to avoid traffic or terrain.

Why it matters

Tournez à droite matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Tournez à droite?

In this glossary, Tournez à droite refers to: An instruction from ATC to initiate a right turn onto a specific heading, route, or to avoid traffic or terrain.

How is Tournez à droite used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tournez à droite cap 220, guidage pour séparation du trafic."

Why does Tournez à droite matter in aviation?

Tournez à droite matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Tournez à droite?

Tournez à droite is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Tournez à droite belong to?

In this glossary, Tournez à droite is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

An instruction from ATC to initiate a right turn onto a specific heading, route, or to avoid traffic or terrain.

Operational example

Turn right heading 220, vectors for traffic separation.

Localized term

Tournez à droite

Localized example

Tournez à droite cap 220, guidage pour séparation du trafic.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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