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What is Course?

Course The intended direction of flight expressed as an angle from North, along which an aircraft is to be flown.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Course” Used in Practice?

Maintain present course until advised, then turn left heading zero-nine-zero.

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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What is Course?

The intended direction of flight expressed as an angle from North, along which an aircraft is to be flown.

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