Standard Calls + Pushback terminology

Question 1

When ready to pressurise hydraulics:

Answer 1

Are we clear to pressurise?

Question 2

When ready to pushback:

Answer 2

Are we ready to push?

Question 3

When cleared to push back:

Answer 3

Push approved, face XXXXX

Question 4

when ready to start engines:

Answer 4

Are we clear to start engines?

Question 5

When brakes are to be set and released:

Answer 5

Brakes released (note time and fuel)
Brakes set to park

Question 6

When push back is complete, what do you say to ground crew?

Answer 6

Clear to disconnect - awaiting visual clearance

Question 7

What is the call for excessive sink rate and when is it used?

Answer 7

SINK RATE - ROD more than 1,000 fpm below 500R

Question 8

When PFD indicates localiser or GS movement:

Answer 8

Localiser alive

Glideslope alive

Question 9

On an ILS, final approach or equivalent briefed position fix inbound:

Answer 9

Glidepath checked

Question 10

MSA calls

Answer 10

PF - Clearance above/below MSA
PM - MSA of XXX ft
(PM must justify decision to continue flight if below MSA)

Question 11

Baro Check

Answer 11

QNH XXX set

NB: positive statement required to ensure position relative to terrain and the approach in use are as expected

Question 12

Non ILS approach - FAF inbound

Answer 12

VOR/NDB/FIX, profile checked