Aviation English
Basic ATC

What is Continue descent?

Continue descent An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Continue descent” Used in Practice?

Tower: Speedbird 123, continue descent to flight level 120.

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 Continue descent?

An ATC instruction directing the pilot to maintain the ongoing descent to a specified level or altitude without interruption.

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