Die Kreuzhöhe
Example: Die Kreuzhöhe wird während des Fluges konstant gehalten.
Definition
"Die Kreuzhöhe" refers to the cruising altitude maintained consistently during a flight. It is the specific flight level at which an aircraft travels for efficiency and safety, ensuring stable navigation and optimal fuel consumption over long distances.
Etymology
The term "die Kreuzhöhe" comes from German, where "Kreuz" means 'cross' or 'intersect' and "Höhe" means 'height' or 'altitude.' It originally described the height at which flight paths intersect or are crossed, evolving to mean the cruising altitude maintained during flight. Did you know? The concept is crucial for avoiding collisions in controlled airspace.
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"Die Kreuzhöhe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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