6. TAXI.![]() As a confirmation to thumbs up from the mechanic, the taxi light is set to ON and after that flaps to TAKE OFF (11°). Before start of taxi, the GROUND FLOOD lights are set to ON. (By some aircraft manufacturers also called RUNWAY TURN OFF lights). The outside air temperature is 4° and dewpoint 4°, therefor the engine anti ice is set to ON. This is always done whenever the temperature (OAT) is +6° or less and either the dewpoint is at or within 3°C of ambient temperature or moist conditions are evident (such as rain, sleet, snow, fog or water, ice on the taxiway or runway). During ground operation at temperatures of +3°C or below and simultaneous high moisture conditions (rain, sleet, snow or fog) the engine anti-ice system may not be capable of keeping the engines clear of ice during prolonged taxiing and/or long periods of idling. Periodic engine run-ups (70% N1 for a minimum of 15 seconds) shall be made in these conditions. Additionally, takeoff under these conditions shall always be preceded by an engine run-up.![]()
When approaching the holding position at the runway end, we are told to contact the tower. |
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