READY FOR TAKEOFF?

Here are just a few of the steps that lead up to departure:

– The cargo doors close

– Weight and balance figures arrive

via datalink

– The in-charge flight attendant

confirms cabin readiness

– Ground staff get prepared to push

the aircraft from the gate

– The “before start” checklist is

completed

– The jetway moves away, indicating

“show time”

– A radio call for “pushback” is made

– The captain releases the park brake and asks to start the engines

– Ready for departure!