Aviation English
Basic ATC

What is Turn left?

Turn left An instruction to change aircraft heading by initiating a left turn.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Turn left” Used in Practice?

Turn left heading zero nine zero and maintain four thousand feet.

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 Turn left?

An instruction to change aircraft heading by initiating a left turn.

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