Basic ATC

Vento de cauda

The flight path parallel to the landing runway in the opposite direction of landing.

Quick answer: The flight path parallel to the landing runway in the opposite direction of landing.

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Quick answer

The flight path parallel to the landing runway in the opposite direction of landing.

Why it matters

Vento de cauda 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Vento de cauda?

In this glossary, Vento de cauda refers to: The flight path parallel to the landing runway in the opposite direction of landing.

How is Vento de cauda used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Torre instrui: 'Entre no vento de cauda pista 09, reporte ao passar pela torre.'"

Why does Vento de cauda matter in aviation?

Vento de cauda 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.

Who uses Vento de cauda?

Vento de cauda is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Vento de cauda belong to?

In this glossary, Vento de cauda is grouped under Basic ATC. 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 flight path parallel to the landing runway in the opposite direction of landing.

Operational example

Tower instructs: 'Enter downwind runway 09, report abeam the tower.'

Localized term

Vento de cauda

Localized example

Torre instrui: 'Entre no vento de cauda pista 09, reporte ao passar pela torre.'

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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