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What is meant by the phraseology ‘Line up and wait’?

  • A

    Start the take-off roll but do not lift off

  • B

    Taxi onto the runway and wait for further instructions

  • C

    Take off and wait for further instructions after take off

  • D

"Line up and wait"  is an Air Traffic Control (ATC) instruction for a pilot to taxi onto the departure runway, align with the centreline, and prepare for take-off, but not to take off yet. 

It is used at tower-controlled airports to increase efficiency by having the next aircraft ready to go, but it is not authorisation for take-off.

Note: This is not a Take-off Clearance. Pilots must wait for a separate "cleared for take-off" instruction even after lining up.

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