Aviation English
Basic ATC

Was ist Kurs?

Kurs The direction in which the aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from magnetic north.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Kurs” Used in Practice?

Fliegen Sie Kurs 270, Vektoren zur ILS-Anflug erwarten.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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Was ist Kurs?

The direction in which the aircraft’s nose is pointed, expressed in degrees from magnetic north.

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