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Flight Phase

Переходный эшелон

The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

Quick answer: The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

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Quick answer

The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

Why it matters

Переходный эшелон 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 Переходный эшелон?

In this glossary, Переходный эшелон refers to: The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

How is Переходный эшелон used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Наберите переходный эшелон пять тысяч футов, установите стандартное давление после прохождения."

Why does Переходный эшелон matter in aviation?

Переходный эшелон 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 Переходный эшелон?

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

What category does Переходный эшелон belong to?

In this glossary, Переходный эшелон 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 altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes, and above which by flight levels. Transition altitude is defined for each airport or airspace region.

Operational example

Climb to transition altitude of five thousand feet, set standard pressure when passing transition altitude.

Localized term

Переходный эшелон

Localized example

Наберите переходный эшелон пять тысяч футов, установите стандартное давление после прохождения.

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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