They might clear you for takeoff or maybe tell you to line up and wait. Alternatively, they may just say “roger” or “In sequence” which simply means they have you queued up in the order of departures to leave the airport. As always, read back any instructions they give you in order to minimize confusion.
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Alpha, Bravo, Charli, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, 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.”
CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF—ATC authorization for an aircraft to depart. CLEARED FOR THE OPTION—ATC authorization for an aircraft to make a touch and go, low approach, missed approach, stop and go, or full-stop landing at the discretion of the pilot.
Regarding the number of people onboard an aircraft, the term soul was used to count the number of passengers and crew. The word can be traced back to the great sailing ships of the 18th century. Back then, many ships were lost at sea, and the missing dead sailors were called lost souls.
What do pilots say right before takeoff? These can vary, but in general, the announcements are relatively standard across different airlines. Most pilots will typically introduce themselves and the cabin crew; state the aircraft type, flight number, and route, and remind passengers of the airline's seatbelt policy.
Other nautical words were adapted into aviation, including the word souls. Using the word souls also provided ATC controllers a faster way to grasp how many people were onboard the plane in an emergency rather than asking how many passengers and crew members.
The common phrase “have a safe flight” is usually said when you want to wish your loved one or friend a safe journey, free of any hiccups or mishaps. While no one is really certain of the origin, we can assume it goes hand in hand with traditional blessings and the giving of good luck charms.
Affirm: Contrary to popular belief, pilots do not say “affirmative” when they mean “yes” – the correct term is affirm, pronounced “AY-firm”. Deadhead: This refers to a member of the airline crew who is travelling in a passenger seat.
The pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall have final authority as to the disposition of the aircraft while in command. ICAO Annex 2, par. 2.3. 1, specifically empowers the PIC to override any other regulation in an emergency, and to take the safest course of action at his/her sole discretion.