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Was ist Wetterdrift?

Wetterdrift Deviation from planned track or route due to wind or meteorological factors, often requiring heading or routing adjustments.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Wetterdrift” Used in Practice?

Wegen Wetterdrift weicht die tatsächliche Strecke um drei Seemeilen von der geplanten Route ab, Kurs wird angepasst.

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 Wetterdrift?

Deviation from planned track or route due to wind or meteorological factors, often requiring heading or routing adjustments.

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