Flight Phase

Componente de vento cruzado

The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

Quick answer: The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

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Quick answer

The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

Why it matters

Componente de vento cruzado 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 Componente de vento cruzado?

In this glossary, Componente de vento cruzado refers to: The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

How is Componente de vento cruzado used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "A torre informou um componente de vento cruzado de doze nós na pista 26, atenção ao pouso."

Why does Componente de vento cruzado matter in aviation?

Componente de vento cruzado 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 Componente de vento cruzado?

Componente de vento cruzado is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Componente de vento cruzado belong to?

In this glossary, Componente de vento cruzado 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

The part of the wind velocity that is perpendicular to the runway or the aircraft's track, affecting lateral control during takeoff, landing, or flight.

Operational example

The tower reported a cross-wind component of twelve knots on runway 26, caution for landing.

Localized term

Componente de vento cruzado

Localized example

A torre informou um componente de vento cruzado de doze nós na pista 26, atenção ao pouso.

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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