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This change was promulgated to harmonize our rules with ICAO.  The previous rule required a loss of separation.  The new rule does not require loss of separation, only an "incorrect presence".

Tips

• Anticipate runway in use from ATIS/AWOS reports, then…
• Familiarize yourself with the airport diagram
• Before leaving the ramp
• For airport of origin and destination
• Have taxi diagram available during ground movement
• Learn standard signs and markings, see inside back cover.
• Look both ways entering or crossing runways & expedite off them
• Maintain situational awareness – don’t do checklists while moving, heads up always.
• Minimize heads-down duties while moving.
• Do not make configuration changes or execute checklists while moving (to avoid distraction) unless you're part of a multi-crew flightdeck.
  

• Use standard pilot/controller terminology
• Listen carefully & read back full clearance including runway numbers and holding positions.   Remember that a clearance to taxi to a runway is not a clearance to enter that runway.
• Ask for “progressive” taxi assistance if necessary
• If in doubt, STOP & ASK
• Look for light gun signals if you have any hint of radio troubles.
• When advised to “hold short,” “position & hold,” and “cleared for takeoff” requires a full read-back including runway numbers.
• When landing, do not turn off the active runway onto another runway, exit only onto taxiways.

• Use radio to listen to other traffic.
• Use radio to make your position & intentions known as necessary. See radio communications at non-towered airports for more info.
• Remember some users don’t have radios, your eyes are the best safety resource.
• Clear yourself visually prior to departing the ramp, along the taxi route, and prior to entering the active runway. This also applies to procedures after landing: clear of the active runway, cross other runways and taxiways only after assuring that other aircraft is not using them.

Best Practices in Aircraft Lighting Usage

 *Exceptions:  Strobe lights off at night so as not to blind other pilots

Taxi Phraseology

Acknowledge – Let me know that you have received my instruction.

Advise intentions – Tell me what you are going to do.

Affirmative – yes

Negative – No

Hold for… – (could be: landing traffic, IFR clearance, release, take off clearance) means don’t move.

Immediately – do it now or there could be trouble.

Expedite – means hurry up or there could be problems. Also used: “Without Delay”

Position & Hold – means go out on the runway indicated and wait for a takeoff clearance. 

Read Back –  means repeat what I’ve told you.

Roger – I understand, but it does not mean yes or no.

Wilco – I understand & will comply.

Unable – not able to comply or approve your request/instruction.

Verify… - used to request confirmation.  “Verify assigned heading.”

Radio Frequencies

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