Ground Ops

veículo de escolta

A ground vehicle used to guide arriving or departing aircraft along taxiways or on the apron, especially in low visibility or complex airport layouts.

Quick answer: A ground vehicle used to guide arriving or departing aircraft along taxiways or on the apron, especially in low visibility or complex airport layouts.

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Quick answer

A ground vehicle used to guide arriving or departing aircraft along taxiways or on the apron, especially in low visibility or complex airport layouts.

Why it matters

veículo de escolta matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 veículo de escolta?

In this glossary, veículo de escolta refers to: A ground vehicle used to guide arriving or departing aircraft along taxiways or on the apron, especially in low visibility or complex airport layouts.

How is veículo de escolta used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "O veículo de escolta irá guiá-lo da saída da pista até o ponto G12 pelas taxiways Alfa e Bravo."

Why does veículo de escolta matter in aviation?

veículo de escolta matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 veículo de escolta?

veículo de escolta is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does veículo de escolta belong to?

In this glossary, veículo de escolta is grouped under Ground Ops. 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 ground vehicle used to guide arriving or departing aircraft along taxiways or on the apron, especially in low visibility or complex airport layouts.

Operational example

Follow‑me car will guide you from runway exit to stand G12 via taxiways Alpha and Bravo.

Localized term

veículo de escolta

Localized example

O veículo de escolta irá guiá-lo da saída da pista até o ponto G12 pelas taxiways Alfa e Bravo.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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