Basic ATC

Vire à esquerda

An instruction to change aircraft heading by initiating a left turn.

Quick answer: An instruction to change aircraft heading by initiating a left turn.

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Quick answer

An instruction to change aircraft heading by initiating a left turn.

Why it matters

Vire à esquerda matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Vire à esquerda?

In this glossary, Vire à esquerda refers to: An instruction to change aircraft heading by initiating a left turn.

How is Vire à esquerda used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Vire à esquerda para rumo zero nove zero e mantenha quatro mil pés."

Why does Vire à esquerda matter in aviation?

Vire à esquerda matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Vire à esquerda?

Vire à esquerda is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Vire à esquerda belong to?

In this glossary, Vire à esquerda is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

An instruction to change aircraft heading by initiating a left turn.

Operational example

Turn left heading zero nine zero and maintain four thousand feet.

Localized term

Vire à esquerda

Localized example

Vire à esquerda para rumo zero nove zero e mantenha quatro mil pés.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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