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What the captain says before take-off?
Take-off/ascent Usually, the Captain will make a small briefing before take-off, sometimes indicating the priority for take-off (e.g. “We are third in priority for take-off, we should depart in about five minutes”). But there is always an announcement like: “Flight attendants, prepare for take-off please.”
When should I start descent?
A good rule of thumb is to allow yourself two minutes for each 1,000 feet of altitude you need to lose. So, if you’re cruising at 10,000 feet above field elevation, start descending 20 minutes before your planned arrival.
When can you descent on an approach?
If you can see the white approach light system and nothing else, you can descend down to 100′ above touchdown zone elevation, regardless of the type of approach you’re flying (even if it’s a non-precision approach). But at the 100′ point, you need other visual references to descend lower.
What do airline pilots say?
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu. Pilots pronounce numbers similar to regular English, with a few exceptions: The number three (3) is pronounced “tree.”
Why is 9 pronounced Niner?
The reason for “Niner” is that “Nine” can be easily muffled, slurred, or confused with other words (particularly the number Five/Fife). Because ‘nein’ is a German word that is pronounced like the English ‘nine’ but means ‘no’. And this thing is being followed since the world war.
What do you say to ground control?
Call ground control with callsign, position and airport destination (Ex. N123, off 36 at Kilo to Atlantic). Expect detailed taxi instructions that you have to read back.
How do I find out my descent?
If you’re current altitude is 9,500 ft. MSL and the field elevation at your destination airport is 1,000 ft. MSL, simply subtract the field elevation from your current altitude and then multiply that number by 3. After doing the math, you’ll know you should begin making your descent around 25.5 miles from the airport.
What should pilots read back from ATC clearances?
Pilots of airborne aircraft should read back those parts of ATC clearances and instructions containing altitude assignments, vectors, or runway assignments as a means of mutual verification.
Does ATC provide separation after an aircraft leaves Class B clearance?
ATC does not provide separation after an aircraft leaves the Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area on a special VFR clearance. Special VFR operations by fixed-wing aircraft are prohibited in some Class B and Class C surface areas due to the volume of IFR traffic.
When does a pilot have to tell ATC when catching the localizer?
The pilot must tell ATC when (s)he has caught the localizer and glideslope. The pilot should continue the approach. Generally used when the landing runway is still obstructed and the controller needs to delay the landing clearance. This is not an authorization to land.
Can a pilot descend to a specific altitude in the block?
Climb/descent within the block is to be made at the discretion of the pilot. However, once the pilot starts descent and verbally reports leaving an altitude in the block, the pilot may not return to that altitude without additional ATC clearance. P/CG Term – CRUISE.