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Время Зулу

The standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

Quick answer: The standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

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The standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

Why it matters

Время Зулу matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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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What is Время Зулу?

In this glossary, Время Зулу refers to: The standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

How is Время Зулу used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Доложите о пересечении точки NELSO в один-четыре-два-ноль по времени Зулу."

Why does Время Зулу matter in aviation?

Время Зулу matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation 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 Время Зулу?

Время Зулу is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Время Зулу belong to?

In this glossary, Время Зулу is grouped under Navigation. 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 standard time reference used in aviation and military operations, equivalent to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), denoted by the letter Z (Zulu) after the time.

Operational example

Report position crossing waypoint NELSO at one-four-two-zero Zulu time.

Localized term

Время Зулу

Localized example

Доложите о пересечении точки NELSO в один-четыре-два-ноль по времени Зулу.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Navigation

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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