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Punto di tempo uguale

A calculated position along the planned route where the time required to continue to a suitable alternate aerodrome is the same as the time required to return to a different suitable alternate aerodrome, considering wind and performance.

Quick answer: A calculated position along the planned route where the time required to continue to a suitable alternate aerodrome is the same as the time required to return to a different suitable alternate aerodrome, considering wind and performance.

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Quick answer

A calculated position along the planned route where the time required to continue to a suitable alternate aerodrome is the same as the time required to return to a different suitable alternate aerodrome, considering wind and performance.

Why it matters

Punto di tempo uguale 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 Punto di tempo uguale?

In this glossary, Punto di tempo uguale refers to: A calculated position along the planned route where the time required to continue to a suitable alternate aerodrome is the same as the time required to return to a different suitable alternate aerodrome, considering wind and performance.

How is Punto di tempo uguale used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Abbiamo appena superato il punto di tempo uguale; destinazione e aeroporti alternativi sono ora equidistanti in tempo di volo."

Why does Punto di tempo uguale matter in aviation?

Punto di tempo uguale 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 Punto di tempo uguale?

Punto di tempo uguale is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Punto di tempo uguale belong to?

In this glossary, Punto di tempo uguale 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 calculated position along the planned route where the time required to continue to a suitable alternate aerodrome is the same as the time required to return to a different suitable alternate aerodrome, considering wind and performance.

Operational example

We have just passed the Equal Time Point; destination and alternate airports are now equidistant in flight time.

Localized term

Punto di tempo uguale

Localized example

Abbiamo appena superato il punto di tempo uguale; destinazione e aeroporti alternativi sono ora equidistanti in tempo di volo.

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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