Flight Phase
The intended horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.
Quick answer: The intended horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.
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The intended horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.
Course (intended track) 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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In this glossary, Course (intended track) refers to: The intended horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Maintain your present course and report established on final."
Course (intended track) 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.
Course (intended track) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Course (intended track) is grouped under Flight Phase. 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.
The intended horizontal direction of travel of an aircraft over the ground, usually expressed in degrees from North.
Maintain your present course and report established on final.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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