Basic ATC

Prêt pour le départ

A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to begin the takeoff roll.

Quick answer: A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to begin the takeoff roll.

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Quick answer

A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to begin the takeoff roll.

Why it matters

Prêt pour le départ matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Prêt pour le départ?

In this glossary, Prêt pour le départ refers to: A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to begin the takeoff roll.

How is Prêt pour le départ used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le pilote conseille : 'Prêt pour le départ piste 22, demande autorisation de décollage.'"

Why does Prêt pour le départ matter in aviation?

Prêt pour le départ matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 Prêt pour le départ?

Prêt pour le départ is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Prêt pour le départ belong to?

In this glossary, Prêt pour le départ is grouped under Basic ATC. 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

A phrase used by pilots to indicate they are prepared to begin the takeoff roll.

Operational example

Pilot advises: 'Ready for departure runway 22, request takeoff clearance.'

Localized term

Prêt pour le départ

Localized example

Le pilote conseille : 'Prêt pour le départ piste 22, demande autorisation de décollage.'

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Basic ATC

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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