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What is the appropriate phrase to be used by the pilot in order to inform the tower that he/she is ready for take-off?

  • A

    Ready for departure.

  • B

    Ready.

  • C

    Ready for start-up.

  • D

    Request take-off.

Refer to figure.
ICAO Doc 9432 - Manual of Radiotelephony
2.8.3 Issue of clearance and read-back requirements

2.8.3.3 An air traffic control (ATC) route clearance is not an instruction to take off or enter an active runway. The words “TAKE OFF” are used only when an aircraft is cleared for take-off, or when cancelling a take-off clearance. At other times, the word “DEPARTURE” or “AIRBORNE” is used.

When the pilot is ready to depart, take-off clearance is not granted yet. That is why the pilot should report "READY FOR DEPARTURE". Only upon receipt of the transmission "CLEAR FOR TAKE-OFF" is the pilot allowed to use the term "TAKE-OFF" and reply "CLEAR FOR TAKE-OFF" to the ATC. This rule prevents misunderstandings between the pilot and the ATC.

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