Advanced ATC

Flight Path Vector

Symbol on HUD or PFD showing instantaneous trajectory of aircraft relative to horizon and runway aiming point.

Quick answer: Symbol on HUD or PFD showing instantaneous trajectory of aircraft relative to horizon and runway aiming point.

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Quick answer

Symbol on HUD or PFD showing instantaneous trajectory of aircraft relative to horizon and runway aiming point.

Why it matters

Flight Path Vector matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced 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

Questions and answers

What is Flight Path Vector?

In this glossary, Flight Path Vector refers to: Symbol on HUD or PFD showing instantaneous trajectory of aircraft relative to horizon and runway aiming point.

How is Flight Path Vector used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Keep the flight path vector centred on the runway threshold markers to ensure stabilized approach in slight crosswind."

Why does Flight Path Vector matter in aviation?

Flight Path Vector matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced 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.

Who uses Flight Path Vector?

Flight Path Vector is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Flight Path Vector belong to?

In this glossary, Flight Path Vector is grouped under Advanced ATC. 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

Symbol on HUD or PFD showing instantaneous trajectory of aircraft relative to horizon and runway aiming point.

Operational example

Keep the flight path vector centred on the runway threshold markers to ensure stabilized approach in slight crosswind.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

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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