Aviation Dictionary

EXPEDITE

Used by ATC when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation. Expedite climb/descent normally indicates to a pilot that the approximate best rate of climb/descent should be used witho...

Dictionary Term

EXPEDITE

Definition

Used by ATC when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation. Expedite climb/descent normally indicates to a pilot that the approximate best rate of climb/descent should be used without requiring an exceptional change in aircraft handling characteristics.

References

Pilot Controller Glossary, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023