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Pattern di attesa

A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

Quick answer: A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

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Quick answer

A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

Why it matters

Pattern di attesa 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 Pattern di attesa?

In this glossary, Pattern di attesa refers to: A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

How is Pattern di attesa used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC: Lufthansa 444, esegui holding come pubblicato a LARBO, attendi ulteriore autorizzazione alle 1300."

Why does Pattern di attesa matter in aviation?

Pattern di attesa 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 Pattern di attesa?

Pattern di attesa is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Pattern di attesa belong to?

In this glossary, Pattern di attesa 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

A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

Operational example

ATC: Lufthansa 444, hold as published at LARBO, expect further clearance at one three zero zero.

Localized term

Pattern di attesa

Localized example

ATC: Lufthansa 444, esegui holding come pubblicato a LARBO, attendi ulteriore autorizzazione alle 1300.

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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