Flight Phase

Roll take-off

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

Roll take-off 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 Roll take-off?

In this glossary, Roll take-off 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 Roll take-off used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, Lufthansa Tiga Tujuh, mulai roll take-off di runway dua enam kiri."

Why does Roll take-off matter in aviation?

Roll take-off 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 Roll take-off?

Roll take-off is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Roll take-off belong to?

In this glossary, Roll take-off 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.

Localized term

Roll take-off

Localized example

Tower, Lufthansa Tiga Tujuh, mulai roll take-off di runway dua enam kiri.

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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