Flight Phase
Movable surfaces on the wings deployed to reduce lift, increase drag, and assist in decelerating the aircraft after touchdown or during flight descent.
Quick answer: Movable surfaces on the wings deployed to reduce lift, increase drag, and assist in decelerating the aircraft after touchdown or during flight descent.
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Movable surfaces on the wings deployed to reduce lift, increase drag, and assist in decelerating the aircraft after touchdown or during flight descent.
Spoiler 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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In this glossary, Spoiler refers to: Movable surfaces on the wings deployed to reduce lift, increase drag, and assist in decelerating the aircraft after touchdown or during flight descent.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Dopo l’atterraggio, estendere completamente gli spoiler per aiutare la frenata e ridurre la portanza sulle ruote principali."
Spoiler 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.
Spoiler is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Spoiler is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
Movable surfaces on the wings deployed to reduce lift, increase drag, and assist in decelerating the aircraft after touchdown or during flight descent.
After touchdown, extend spoilers fully to assist in braking and reduce lift on the main wheels.
Spoiler
Dopo l’atterraggio, estendere completamente gli spoiler per aiutare la frenata e ridurre la portanza sulle ruote principali.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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