Flight Phase

Velocidade verdadeira

The actual speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

Quick answer: The actual speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

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Quick answer

The actual speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

Why it matters

Velocidade verdadeira 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 Velocidade verdadeira?

In this glossary, Velocidade verdadeira refers to: The actual speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

How is Velocidade verdadeira used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "O piloto relatou uma velocidade verdadeira de 470 nós ao manter o nível de voo três-cinco-zero."

Why does Velocidade verdadeira matter in aviation?

Velocidade verdadeira 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 Velocidade verdadeira?

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

What category does Velocidade verdadeira belong to?

In this glossary, Velocidade verdadeira 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 speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, corrected for altitude and temperature.

Operational example

The pilot reported a true airspeed of 470 knots while maintaining flight level three-five-zero.

Localized term

Velocidade verdadeira

Localized example

O piloto relatou uma velocidade verdadeira de 470 nós ao manter o nível de voo três-cinco-zero.

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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