Flight Phase
The speed selected as a reference for final approach and landing, often denoted as Vref; used for approach calculations and stabilized approach criteria.
Quick answer: The speed selected as a reference for final approach and landing, often denoted as Vref; used for approach calculations and stabilized approach criteria.
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The speed selected as a reference for final approach and landing, often denoted as Vref; used for approach calculations and stabilized approach criteria.
Reference landing speed 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, Reference landing speed refers to: The speed selected as a reference for final approach and landing, often denoted as Vref; used for approach calculations and stabilized approach criteria.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Maintain reference landing speed until crossing the runway threshold for a stabilized approach."
Reference landing speed 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.
Reference landing speed is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Reference landing speed 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 speed selected as a reference for final approach and landing, often denoted as Vref; used for approach calculations and stabilized approach criteria.
Maintain reference landing speed until crossing the runway threshold for a stabilized approach.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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