Aviation English
Flight Phase

降下開始点とは?

降下開始点 The calculated point during cruise at which an aircraft initiates descent from cruising altitude toward destination, usually determined by onboard flight management systems.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “降下開始点” Used in Practice?

パイロット:降下開始点に到達しました。クリアされた180へ降下を開始します。

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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降下開始点とは?

The calculated point during cruise at which an aircraft initiates descent from cruising altitude toward destination, usually determined by onboard flight management systems.

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