Appendix A
Familiarization
CLOSE SPEED BRAKES: Signalman’s hands in front with palms open vertically from wrists, then sud-
denly closed.
HOOK UP: Signalman’s right fist, thumb extended upward, raised suddenly to meet horizontal palm of left
hand.
FINAL CHECKER: Signalman’s arms extended above head while making a diamond shape with index
fingers and thumbs.
REMOVE GEAR PINS: Signalman forms circle with thumb and forefinger of left hand, then extracts right
forefinger from circled fingers of left hand, using “pull away” motion.
RUDDER CHECK: Signalman’s arms fully extended horizontally from body with hands raised; left arm
pulled in toward body and then extended from body as right arm pulled in toward body (alternating motion).
AILERON CHECK (LEFT STICK): Signalman’s left elbow resting in right palm at waist level; pivots raised
arm to right (approx. 45 degrees), then back to vertical.
AILERON CHECK (RIGHT STICK): Signalman’s right elbow resting in left palm at waist level; pivots
raised arm to left (approx. 45 degrees), then back to vertical.
TAXI DIRECTOR’S SIGNALS
STOP/EMERGENCY STOP: Signalman’s arms extended above head with hands crossed.
BRAKES ON: Signalman’s arms extended above head, fingers extended; clenches fists and holds.
REMOVE CHOCKS: Signalman’s arms at sides, fists closed, thumbs pointed outward; swings arms
outward.
ENGAGE NOSE WHEEL STEERING: Signalman points to nose with index finger and points to nose
wheel with other hand, then waves hand side to side.
INSTALL CHOCKS: Signalman’s arms extended down 45 degrees from body with hands pointed inward,
then swings arms outward to inward.
BRAKES OFF: Signalman’s arms extended above head with fists clenched, then alternately extends
fingers and clenches fists.
MOVE AHEAD: Signalman’s arms extended forward at shoulder level with hands vertical at eye level,
palms facing backward; makes beckoning arm motion, speed of arm movement indicating desired speed.
TURN LEFT: Signalman’s right arm points downward while left arm repeatedly moves upward and
backward, speed of arm movement indicating desired rate of turn.
TURN RIGHT: Signalman’s left arm points downward while right arm repeatedly moves upward and
backward, speed of arm movement indicating desired rate of turn.
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