Getting Ready for Departure
Now when the pilot has started engines, he will carry out post start-up and pre-taxi checks. On being ready for taxi he will call SMC;
"Ground - Netair Zero Zero One - Request Taxi'
Now SMC will reply toSingapore B747 Taxiing for Departure the aircraft instructing him about the taxi route to follow after taking into consideration the traffic already taxiing, and the closures that may be at the airport;
"Netair Zero Zero One - Cyber Ground - Taxi via (taxiway) Alpha, Alpha1, Tango to holding point Runway Two Seven"
Now while the aircraft is taxiing, SMC would have received clearance from the Area Control for the flight and will issue the same to aircraft:
"Netair Zero Zero One - Cyber Ground - Copy Clearance"
Aircraft replies
"Ground - Netair Zero Zero One" - "Go Ahead"
SMC Continues
"Netair Zero Zero One - Cyber Ground - Cleared to Webtown via Romeo Three Three Four, Juliet Alpha Papa, Golf Four Zero Two Flight Level 290"
Aircraft replies
"Ground - Netair Zero Zero One" - "Roger Cleared to Webtown via Romeo Three Three Four, Juliet Alpha Papa, Golf Four Zero Two Flight Level 290"
SMC Contd.
"Netair Zero Zero One - Cyber Ground - Clearance Correct, Now contact Cybercity Tower One One Eight Decimal One"
Having issued clearance and finding that the aircraft is clear of all other traffic on ground the SMC will handover charge of Flight to the Aerodrome Control (commonly known by its Radio Call sign - Tower), by asking the pilot to contact the frequency of communication currently in use by the Tower Controller.
Aircraft replies
"Roger over to Tower One One Eight One"
Your aircraft is now ready to leave Ground.