Flight Phase

Take‑off roll

The phase of flight beginning when an aircraft starts its ground run on the runway after take-off clearance, accelerating to lift-off speed.

Quick answer: The phase of flight beginning when an aircraft starts its ground run on the runway after take-off clearance, accelerating to lift-off speed.

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Quick answer

The phase of flight beginning when an aircraft starts its ground run on the runway after take-off clearance, accelerating to lift-off speed.

Why it matters

Take‑off roll matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Take‑off roll?

In this glossary, Take‑off roll refers to: The phase of flight beginning when an aircraft starts its ground run on the runway after take-off clearance, accelerating to lift-off speed.

How is Take‑off roll used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, Lufthansa Three Seven, commencing take‑off roll runway two six left."

Why does Take‑off roll matter in aviation?

Take‑off roll matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Take‑off roll?

Take‑off roll is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Take‑off roll belong to?

In this glossary, Take‑off roll is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The phase of flight beginning when an aircraft starts its ground run on the runway after take-off clearance, accelerating to lift-off speed.

Operational example

Tower, Lufthansa Three Seven, commencing take‑off roll runway two six left.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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