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Descida em marcha lenta

A descent procedure where engines are set to idle thrust, allowing the aircraft to descend primarily due to gravity, optimizing fuel efficiency and minimizing noise.

Quick answer: A descent procedure where engines are set to idle thrust, allowing the aircraft to descend primarily due to gravity, optimizing fuel efficiency and minimizing noise.

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Quick answer

A descent procedure where engines are set to idle thrust, allowing the aircraft to descend primarily due to gravity, optimizing fuel efficiency and minimizing noise.

Why it matters

Descida em marcha lenta 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 Descida em marcha lenta?

In this glossary, Descida em marcha lenta refers to: A descent procedure where engines are set to idle thrust, allowing the aircraft to descend primarily due to gravity, optimizing fuel efficiency and minimizing noise.

How is Descida em marcha lenta used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Desça via chegada, descida em marcha lenta aprovada, mantenha duzentos e cinquenta nós até dez mil pés."

Why does Descida em marcha lenta matter in aviation?

Descida em marcha lenta 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 Descida em marcha lenta?

Descida em marcha lenta is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Descida em marcha lenta belong to?

In this glossary, Descida em marcha lenta 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

A descent procedure where engines are set to idle thrust, allowing the aircraft to descend primarily due to gravity, optimizing fuel efficiency and minimizing noise.

Operational example

Descend via the arrival, idle descent approved, maintain two five zero knots until ten thousand feet.

Localized term

Descida em marcha lenta

Localized example

Desça via chegada, descida em marcha lenta aprovada, mantenha duzentos e cinquenta nós até dez mil pés.

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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