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Che cos'e Controvento?

Controvento The initial leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff, flown parallel to the runway and in the direction of departure.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Controvento” Used in Practice?

Torre: N47BA, prosegui sul controvento per la sequenza, traffico in base.

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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Che cos'e Controvento?

The initial leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff, flown parallel to the runway and in the direction of departure.

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