Basic ATC
The initial leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff, flown parallel to the runway and in the direction of departure.
Quick answer: The initial leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff, flown parallel to the runway and in the direction of departure.
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The initial leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff, flown parallel to the runway and in the direction of departure.
Controvento 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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In this glossary, Controvento refers to: The initial leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff, flown parallel to the runway and in the direction of departure.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Torre: N47BA, prosegui sul controvento per la sequenza, traffico in base."
Controvento 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.
Controvento is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Controvento is grouped under Basic ATC. 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.
The initial leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff, flown parallel to the runway and in the direction of departure.
Tower: N47BA, extend upwind for sequencing, traffic on base.
Controvento
Torre: N47BA, prosegui sul controvento per la sequenza, traffico in base.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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