Plain English Meaning

Saying important things out loud as you fly — like altitudes, speeds, or checklist items — so you actually notice them, confirm them, and don't miss something.

Full Definition

Spoken statements made aloud by a pilot during flight to confirm critical actions, configurations, altitudes, speeds, or observations. Verbal callouts are used in both single-pilot and crew operations as a discipline for maintaining situational awareness, cross-checking instruments, and confirming that key flight tasks have been performed.

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Used in the cockpit during normal flying, checklist use, takeoff, , , and any where saying the important item out loud helps .