Basic ATC
The phase of flight where the aircraft maintains a steady altitude and speed.
Quick answer: The phase of flight where the aircraft maintains a steady altitude and speed.
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The phase of flight where the aircraft maintains a steady altitude and speed.
Cruise 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, Cruise refers to: The phase of flight where the aircraft maintains a steady altitude and speed.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot reports: 'Established in cruise at FL350, clear of weather.'"
Cruise 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.
Cruise is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Cruise 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.
The phase of flight where the aircraft maintains a steady altitude and speed.
Pilot reports: 'Established in cruise at FL350, clear of weather.'
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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