Flight Phase

Ângulo de trajetória

The actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

Quick answer: The actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

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Quick answer

The actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

Why it matters

Ângulo de trajetória 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 Ângulo de trajetória?

In this glossary, Ângulo de trajetória refers to: The actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

How is Ângulo de trajetória used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Mantenha um ângulo de trajetória de zero-sete-zero graus para interceptar o localizer da pista 09."

Why does Ângulo de trajetória matter in aviation?

Ângulo de trajetória 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 Ângulo de trajetória?

Ângulo de trajetória is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Ângulo de trajetória belong to?

In this glossary, Ângulo de trajetória 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 actual direction of an aircraft's path over the ground, expressed as an angle relative to north, independent of heading.

Operational example

Maintain a track angle of zero-seven-zero degrees to intercept the localizer for runway 09.

Localized term

Ângulo de trajetória

Localized example

Mantenha um ângulo de trajetória de zero-sete-zero graus para interceptar o localizer da pista 09.

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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