Phrases & Expressions

Used to refer to a particular subject or point; concerning.

• I am writing with regard to your letter of 5 March.
• With regard to the price, we can offer a small discount.

A polite way to ask someone to do something, showing you do not want to cause them trouble.

• Could you help me, if it's no trouble?
• Could I have a glass of water, if it's no trouble?

The stage just after the engines have been started, before the aircraft starts to taxi.

• The after start checks ensure the engines are stable.
• Complete the after start procedure before moving.

Happening or done just after an aircraft has left the ground, as in the after-takeoff checklist.

• The after takeoff checklist includes retracting the landing gear.
• Perform the after takeoff procedure once at altitude.

A phrase used to confirm that all checks are complete and everything is safe.

• After the inspection, the pilot said, 'All secure.'
• The ground crew confirmed the aircraft was all secure.

Used about the checks and actions done just before an aircraft takes off.

• The crew ran through the before takeoff checklist.
• Ensure all switches are set before takeoff.

The checks performed before the aircraft begins to move on the ground.

• The captain confirmed the before taxi checklist was done.
• We need to complete before taxi checks for safety.

A marshalling signal or call meaning that chocks have been placed against the aircraft's wheels.

• The marshaller gave the 'chocks inserted' signal to the flight crew.
• After 'chocks inserted', the captain released the parking brake.

Said by ground crew to tell the pilots that the wheel chocks have been taken away.

• Before pushback, the ground crew reported "chocks removed" over the headset.
• Once the ground crew confirmed chocks removed, the pushback could begin.

Said by air traffic control to give an aircraft permission to start its take-off.

• Runway one zero left, cleared for takeoff.
• The plane is cleared for takeoff.