Exercise 5

Speaking about non-routine and emergency situations

Flying is probably one of the safest ways to travel, but there can be problems. What could go wrong on the ground and in the air? Complete the word map.

What could be the reasons for:

ü Departure delays

ü Rejected take-off

ü Approach delays

ü Proceeding to the alternate aerodromes

ü Priority (emergency) landing

ü Low pass over the Tower

ü Passenger evacuation

ü Using escape slides

Discuss all possible situations when you need:

ü mobile lounge;

ü tow truck (tug);

ü fire truck (fire services)

ü rescue service;

ü medical service;

ü escort vehicle;

ü escape slides/emergency chutes;

ü port health;

ü security van;

ü police (the law authorities/ law-enforcement bodies).