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Navigation

เวกเตอร์

A heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

Quick answer: A heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

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Quick answer

A heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

Why it matters

เวกเตอร์ 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is เวกเตอร์?

In this glossary, เวกเตอร์ refers to: A heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

How is เวกเตอร์ used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "บินมุ่งหัวหนึ่งเจ็ดศูนย์ เวกเตอร์สำหรับการจัดลำดับและเข้าใกล้"

Why does เวกเตอร์ matter in aviation?

เวกเตอร์ 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 เวกเตอร์?

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

What category does เวกเตอร์ belong to?

In this glossary, เวกเตอร์ 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

A heading assigned by ATC to an aircraft for navigation or separation purposes, usually stated as 'fly heading…'. Vectors are used for traffic sequencing, approach, or avoidance.

Operational example

Fly heading one-seven-zero, vector for sequencing and approach.

Localized term

เวกเตอร์

Localized example

บินมุ่งหัวหนึ่งเจ็ดศูนย์ เวกเตอร์สำหรับการจัดลำดับและเข้าใกล้

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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