Aviation English
Flight Phase

下降顶点 是什么?

下降顶点 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 “下降顶点” Used in Practice?

飞行员:我们已到达下降顶点,开始下降到180高度层,已获批准。

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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下降顶点 是什么?

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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