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Vecteur

A heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

Quick answer: A heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

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Quick answer

A heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

Why it matters

Vecteur matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Vecteur?

In this glossary, Vecteur refers to: A heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

How is Vecteur used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Volez cap cent soixante-dix, vecteur pour le séquençage et l’approche."

Why does Vecteur matter in aviation?

Vecteur matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Vecteur?

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

What category does Vecteur belong to?

In this glossary, Vecteur is grouped under Navigation. 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 heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

Operational example

Fly heading one-seven-zero, vector for sequencing and approach.

Localized term

Vecteur

Localized example

Volez cap cent soixante-dix, vecteur pour le séquençage et l’approche.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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