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8.2.2 Messages to Readback
The ATC messages listed here must be read back in full by the pilot.
- Level Instructions
- Heading Instructions
- Speed Instructions
- ATC Route Clearances
- Runway in use
- Clearance to: Enter, Land on, Take-off, Back-track, Cross, Hold Short of active runway
- SSR operating Instructions
- VDF information
- Frequency changes
- Type of radar service
- Altimeter settings
If the controller does not receive a readback, he will instruct the pilot to do so. If
the pilot does not understand the message he is expected to request that
messages are repeated or clarified.
A route clearance is not a clearance to enter an active runway or to take off.
The words:
‘TAKE OFF’ are only used when an aircraft is cleared to take-off or when
canceling a take off clearance.
At other times the words:
‘DEPARTURE’ and ‘AIRBOURNE’ are used.
ATC route clearances shall always be read back unless otherwise authorized
by the appropriate ATS authority. Clearances and Readbacks always include
the aircraft call sign.
8.2.2.1 The Correct Way to Readback Call Sign
In a readback the last thing you say is your callsign
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