De kruishoogte
Example: De piloot controleert altijd de kruishoogte tijdens de vlucht.
Definition
"De kruishoogte" refers to the specific altitude at which aircraft pass each other safely during flight, ensuring they do not collide. It is a critical aviation term used to maintain proper vertical separation between planes crossing paths in the sky.
Etymology
The term "de kruishoogte" comes from Dutch, combining "kruis" meaning 'cross' and "hoogte" meaning 'height' or 'altitude.' It literally translates to 'crossing altitude,' describing the height at which aircraft cross each other. Did you know it illustrates how language in aviation is shaped by practical safety needs?
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"De kruishoogte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the cruising altitude