EASA NAV(A)basic
UTC is best described as…
Answer
An obligatory time used in aviation
Explanation
Aviation uses **UTC** as a standardized time reference so that flight plans and operational information are not confused by local time zones. It is not a Central European local time or the local mean time of an individual place. **Key takeaway:** Use UTC as the common aviation time standard. **Glossary:** UTC: Coordinated Universal Time.
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