What do pilots say to ATC when taking off?

ATC will either say “Expedite Departure” or “No Delay” to let the aircraft know to get it in gear and take off immediately. A radio call from ATC would go something like this: Aircraft: “Cleared for takeoff, no delay 16, 8DP”

How is VSO calculated?

The calculation uses 1.3Vso(cas) multiplied by the square root of your Landing Weight, divided by your max take-off weight (or Gross Weight). Once you finish crunching the numbers, remember to convert the Calibrated airspeed back to Indicated.

What a pilot says before take off?

There is an announcement like: “Flight attendants, prepare for take-off please.” “Cabin crew, please take your seats for take-off.” Within a minute after take-off, an announcement might be made reminding passengers to keep their seat belts fastened.

How much crosswind is too much?

A smooth wind right down the runway can help rather than hinder both takeoffs and landings. When the blow exceeds 20 knots, you must be on top of your game, and above 25 knots is for serious players only.

What is class G airspace?

Uncontrolled airspace or Class G airspace is the portion of the airspace that has not been designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E. It is therefore designated uncontrolled airspace. Class G airspace extends from the surface to the base of the overlying Class E airspace.

What does MVFR mean in aviation?

Marginal Visual Flight Rules
MVFR. Marginal Visual Flight Rules – in an aviation product, refers to the general weather conditions pilots can expect at the surface. VFR stands for Visual Flight Rules and MVFR means Minimum or Marginal Visual Flight Rules. MVFR criteria means a ceiling between 1,000 and 3,000 feet and/or 3 to 5 miles visibility.

What is a full rich mixture in aircraft engines?

At full takeoff power the aircraft engine requires a full rich mixture. The term “full rich” in this particular application describes a mixture as rich as possible without a substantial loss of power.

Who is the pilot-in-command of an aircraft?

Section 1. General The pilot-in-command of an aircraft is directly responsible for and is the final authority as to the operation of that aircraft.

When can the pilot-in-command deviate from 14 CFR Part 91?

In an emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot-in-command may deviate from any rule in 14 CFR Part 91, Subpart A, General, and Subpart B, Flight Rules, to the extent required to meet that emergency.

When does an aircraft issue an approach clearance?

Issues an approach clearance based on known traffic. Issues an IFR approach clearance only after the aircraft is established on a segment of published route or IAP, or assigns an appropriate altitude for the aircraft to maintain until so established. Pilot.