2. Pre-flight | Exercises and Flashcards

2. Pre-flight, English for Aviation Exercises and Flashcards

Wordlist for 2. Pre-flight, English for Aviation

Word	Example
pre-flight check	Complete the pre-flight check before engine start.
checklist	Use the checklist before taxiing.
cockpit	Enter the cockpit and secure your seatbelt.
co-pilot	The co-pilot read the weather report aloud.
weather briefing	We received the weather briefing from ATC.
NOTAM	Check the latest NOTAMs before departure.
flight plan	File your flight plan 30 minutes before takeoff.
fuel quantity	Confirm fuel quantity is sufficient.
fuel check	Perform the fuel check during pre-flight.
weight and balance	Weight and balance must be within limits.
cabin crew	Cabin crew, prepare for departure.
passenger briefing	Give the passenger briefing before taxiing.
seatbelt sign	Turn on the seatbelt sign.
boarding	Boarding is complete.
gate	We are at gate A15.
pushback	Ready for pushback.
ground power	Disconnect ground power.
APU	Start the APU before engine start.
navigation systems	Set the navigation systems for the route.
FMS	Program the FMS with the flight route.
clearance delivery	Contact clearance delivery for IFR clearance.
ATIS	Listen to the ATIS before contacting ground.
transponder code	Set transponder code 4321.
instruments	Check all instruments for correct readings.
altimeter	Set the altimeter to local pressure.
gyro check	Perform the gyro check.
brake check	Complete the brake check during taxi.
flight control surfaces	Move all flight control surfaces to check freedom.
rudder	Test rudder movement.
elevator	Elevator control is functioning properly.
aileron	Ailerons move smoothly.
flaps	Set flaps to takeoff position.
trim	Adjust the trim before taxi.
lights check	Do a full lights check.
pitot tube	Ensure the pitot tube is not blocked.
anti-ice system	Activate anti-ice system if needed.
oxygen system	Check the oxygen system for leaks.
circuit breakers	Verify all circuit breakers are in.
emergency equipment	Confirm all emergency equipment is on board.
fire extinguisher	Make sure the fire extinguisher is accessible.
baggage loading	Baggage loading is complete.
cargo door	Close the cargo door securely.
deicing	Aircraft needs deicing before departure.
taxi clearance	Request taxi clearance.
standby instruments	Check standby instruments.
hydraulic systems	Hydraulic systems are operational.
checklist complete	Checklist complete, ready for taxi.
ready for engine start	We are ready for engine start.
brakes set	Brakes are set.
parking brake	Release parking brake for pushback.