Aviation has a unique language designed to ensure effective communication between pilots and controllers. This video explores some of the words and phrases you might encounter when operating on the surface of an airport or preparing to land.

0:24 - This section reviews some ground phraseology including: roger; standby; go ahead; hold short; monitor; taxi up to and hold short; continue; and line up and wait.

5:03 - This section reviews some airborne phraseology including the terms and phrases: cleared to land; cleared low approach; cleared for the option; go around; and continue.

7:00 - This section covers key phrases for pilots including: request progressive taxi; unable; and standby.

The FAA's From the Flight Deck video series uses aircraft-mounted cameras to capture runway and taxiway footage and combines them with diagrams and visual graphics to clearly identify hot spots and other safety-sensitive items. Learn more at [ Ссылка ].

This video is informational only and does not replace the pilot’s responsibility to conduct required pre-flight planning in accordance with FAR 91.103.

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