Hand Signals (Ramp Marshallers & Pilots)
Exam Q&A/ 2024-2025.
With hand at a 45° angle downward to the side, make a patting motion.
Turn Right
Right arm straight out to the right. Left arm bending up and down at the
elbow
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, Turn Left
Left arm straight out to the left. Right arm bending up and down at the
elbow
Proceed to next marshaller or as directed by Tower/Ground control
Extend both arms outward to the side of body in the direction of next
marshaller or taxi area
Stop
In the final 15, 20ft of acft approaching stop mark, the arms should be
raised upward at the same a rate as closure, until the wands are crossed
when nose wheel reaches stop mark
> Crew can give the same command using their arms
Shutdown Associated Engine
Point a hand at the engine to be stopped while making slashing motion
across the throat with the other hand.
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Exam Q&A/ 2024-2025.
With hand at a 45° angle downward to the side, make a patting motion.
Turn Right
Right arm straight out to the right. Left arm bending up and down at the
elbow
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, Turn Left
Left arm straight out to the left. Right arm bending up and down at the
elbow
Proceed to next marshaller or as directed by Tower/Ground control
Extend both arms outward to the side of body in the direction of next
marshaller or taxi area
Stop
In the final 15, 20ft of acft approaching stop mark, the arms should be
raised upward at the same a rate as closure, until the wands are crossed
when nose wheel reaches stop mark
> Crew can give the same command using their arms
Shutdown Associated Engine
Point a hand at the engine to be stopped while making slashing motion
across the throat with the other hand.
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