Please Note:
This is a general example only for use in simulated enviroments like msfs2020/2024, X-Plane etc. and not a substitute for proper flight training.
1.1. Pre-Flight
Before you even start the engine, you should have already checked the ATIS for the current weather, runway in use, and other important information, and completed your pre-flight inspection.
1.2. Start-up and Taxi
Pilot requests taxi:
"Kasel Ground, Cessna Foxtrott at the general aviation parking, request taxi for a VFR circuit, information [ATIS identifier]."
Tower (Ground) provides taxi clearance:
"Cessna Foxtrott Bravo Mike Romeo, taxi to holding point [Runway Number] via [Taxiway(s)]."
Pilot reads back clearance:
"Taxiing to holding point runway [Runway Number] via [Taxiway(s)], [Aircraft Type] [Registration Number]."
1.3. At the Holding Point
Pilot reports ready for departure:
"[Airport Name] Tower, [Aircraft Type] [Registration Number] holding point runway [Runway Number], ready for departure, VFR circuit."
1.4. Takeoff
Tower provides takeoff clearance:
"[Aircraft Type] [Registration Number], cleared for takeoff runway [Runway Number], left/right hand circuit, wind [Direction] at [Speed]."
Pilot reads back clearance:
"Cleared for takeoff runway [Runway Number], left/right hand circuit, [Aircraft Type] [Registration Number]."
1.5. During the Circuit
Pilot reports on the downwind leg:
"[Aircraft Type] [Registration Number], downwind for runway [Runway Number]."
Pilot reports on the base leg:
"[Aircraft Type] [Registration Number], base for runway [Runway Number]."
Tower gives landing clearance:
"[Aircraft Type] [Registration Number], cleared to land runway [Runway Number]."
Pilot reads back landing clearance:
"Cleared to land runway [Runway Number], [Aircraft Type] [Registration Number]."
1.6. After Landing
Pilot requests taxi to parking:
"[Airport Name] Ground, [Aircraft Type] [Registration Number], clear of runway [Runway Number] at [Taxiway Identifier], request taxi to the general aviation parking."
Tower (Ground) provides taxi clearance:
"[Aircraft Type] [Registration Number], taxi to the general aviation parking via [Taxiway(s)]."
Pilot reads back clearance:
"Taxiing to the general aviation parking via [Taxiway(s)], [Aircraft Type] [Registration Number]."

