Basic ATC
An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.
Quick answer: An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.
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An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.
Continue descent matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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
In this glossary, Continue descent refers to: An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower: Speedbird 123, continue descent to flight level 120."
Continue descent matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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.
Continue descent is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Continue descent is grouped under Basic ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.
Tower: Speedbird 123, continue descent to flight level 120.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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