What do pilots say when they are about to fly?

Do pilots say ready for takeoff? There is no specific, defined procedure or phraseology for the pilot. In practice, the pilot will typically say something like “Tower, N123 is ready to go”, “ready at [runway] 25 Left”, “ready for takeoff”, “ready for southeast departure”, etc.



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Ladies and gentlemen, good morning / afternoon / evening. Welcome on board (flight reference). This is Captain / Co-pilot (your name) speaking and I have some information about our flight. Our flight time today will be (flight duration) and our estimated time of arrival in (destination) is (ETA)local time.

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Pilots Have Their Own Secret Language. Here's What They're Really Saying
  • “Let's kick the tires and light the fires” ...
  • “Feet wet” ...
  • “We've got a deadhead crew flying to Chicago” ...
  • “There's a pilot in the jumpseat” ...
  • “It's 17:00 Zulu time” ...
  • “George is flying the plane now” ...
  • “We're flying through an air pocket”


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Before, or during the descent, the Captain will usually make an announcement with local time and temperature at the destination airport, and time left until arrival. It is followed by an announcement from the flight attendant. ... “Flight attendants, prepare for landing please.”

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How does a pilot request to land? Normally, a pilot will request to enter the controlled airspace immediately surrounding the airport. The tower will issue instructions regarding approaching the airport and joining the landing circuit (the standard route to fly on approach to any runway).

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But if you've ever felt compelled to applaud the pilot for landing safely, think again. Pilots actually hate it when passengers clap. According to a Q&A on internet forum Quora, Scott Kinder, who identified himself as a 737 captain of a major US airline, said it is ignorant. “Don't even think about it.

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The word heavy means a larger aircraft type, with a Maximum Takeoff Weight of 160 tonnes or more. These aircraft create wake turbulence from their wings and require extra separation between following aircraft, and the use of heavy reminds other pilots of that fact.

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I love dream puns! It means to die. Its an adaptation of an older phrase “To go West” which mean to follow the setting sun, as in dying.

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(In 1957, the English phonetic alphabet changed the R to Romeo, but by that time, Roger was deeply embedded in the minds of pilots.) So, in short, Roger means r which stands for received. The word Roger means nothing more.

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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.

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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.

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Common ways to say “Have a Safe Flight”
  1. Safe travels!
  2. Bon voyage!
  3. Fly safe!
  4. Have a smooth and pleasant flight.
  5. Enjoy the flight!
  6. Travel safely!
  7. Smooth sailings through clear skies!
  8. Get there safely!


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There is one spectacle grander than the sea, that is the sky; there is one spectacle grander than the sky, that is the interior of the soul.

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Ladies and gentlemen, good morning / afternoon / evening. Welcome on board (flight reference). This is Captain / Co-pilot (your name) speaking and I have some information about our flight. Our flight time today will be (flight duration) and our estimated time of arrival in (destination) is (ETA)local time.

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Though exceptions exist, pilots are usually free to decide who flies every flight. Some airports feature challenging approaches due to their proximity to rising terrain. These airports might require special training to fly to and are often captain-only flights.

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