Flight Phase

Indicated airspeed

The airspeed value read directly from the aircraft’s airspeed indicator, not corrected for instrument or atmospheric errors.

Quick answer: The airspeed value read directly from the aircraft’s airspeed indicator, not corrected for instrument or atmospheric errors.

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Quick answer

The airspeed value read directly from the aircraft’s airspeed indicator, not corrected for instrument or atmospheric errors.

Why it matters

Indicated airspeed 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Indicated airspeed?

In this glossary, Indicated airspeed refers to: The airspeed value read directly from the aircraft’s airspeed indicator, not corrected for instrument or atmospheric errors.

How is Indicated airspeed used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The airspeed indicator showed an indicated airspeed of 250 knots during the descent through ten thousand feet."

Why does Indicated airspeed matter in aviation?

Indicated airspeed 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.

Who uses Indicated airspeed?

Indicated airspeed is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Indicated airspeed belong to?

In this glossary, Indicated airspeed is grouped under Flight Phase. 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 airspeed value read directly from the aircraft’s airspeed indicator, not corrected for instrument or atmospheric errors.

Operational example

The airspeed indicator showed an indicated airspeed of 250 knots during the descent through ten thousand feet.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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