Ground Ops

Folga da Ponta da Asa

The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

Quick answer: The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

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Quick answer

The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

Why it matters

Folga da Ponta da Asa matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Folga da Ponta da Asa?

In this glossary, Folga da Ponta da Asa refers to: The ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

How is Folga da Ponta da Asa used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Garanta a folga da ponta da asa ao taxiar entre aeronaves estacionadas próximas na rampa."

Why does Folga da Ponta da Asa matter in aviation?

Folga da Ponta da Asa matters because it supports clear communication in Ground Ops 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 Folga da Ponta da Asa?

Folga da Ponta da Asa is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Folga da Ponta da Asa belong to?

In this glossary, Folga da Ponta da Asa is grouped under Ground Ops. 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 ensured safe distance between an aircraft’s wingtip and any obstacle, structure, or another aircraft during taxiing or parking.

Operational example

Ensure wingtip clearance when taxiing between closely parked aircraft on the ramp.

Localized term

Folga da Ponta da Asa

Localized example

Garanta a folga da ponta da asa ao taxiar entre aeronaves estacionadas próximas na rampa.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Ground Ops

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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