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Zulu时间

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

Zulu时间 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

What is Zulu时间?

In this glossary, Zulu时间 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 Zulu时间 used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "在NELSO航路点一四二零Zulu时间通过时报告位置。"

Why does Zulu时间 matter in aviation?

Zulu时间 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 Zulu时间?

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

What category does Zulu时间 belong to?

In this glossary, Zulu时间 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

Zulu时间

Localized example

在NELSO航路点一四二零Zulu时间通过时报告位置。

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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