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Ponto

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for the decimal mark in frequencies and altitudes, ensuring clarity in transmitting figures (e.g., one two one decimal seven as 'one two one point seven').

Quick answer: The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for the decimal mark in frequencies and altitudes, ensuring clarity in transmitting figures (e.g., one two one decimal seven as 'one two one point seven').

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Quick answer

The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for the decimal mark in frequencies and altitudes, ensuring clarity in transmitting figures (e.g., one two one decimal seven as 'one two one point seven').

Why it matters

Ponto matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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 Ponto?

In this glossary, Ponto refers to: The ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for the decimal mark in frequencies and altitudes, ensuring clarity in transmitting figures (e.g., one two one decimal seven as 'one two one point seven').

How is Ponto used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Contate a torre na frequência um um nove ponto cinco quando pronto."

Why does Ponto matter in aviation?

Ponto matters because it supports clear communication in Phonetic Alphabet 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 Ponto?

Ponto is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Ponto belong to?

In this glossary, Ponto is grouped under Phonetic Alphabet. 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 ICAO/FAA radiotelephony word for the decimal mark in frequencies and altitudes, ensuring clarity in transmitting figures (e.g., one two one decimal seven as 'one two one point seven').

Operational example

Contact tower on frequency one one niner point five when ready.

Localized term

Ponto

Localized example

Contate a torre na frequência um um nove ponto cinco quando pronto.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Phonetic Alphabet

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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