Run the before-takeoff flow under sterile cockpit
Practice the FAA ACS / sterile-cockpit order from flight training. The runway is not entered until checklists are complete and both pilots are sterile below 10,000 feet.
- Complete the before-takeoff checklist from the AFM or operator procedure.
- Brief the departure.
- Brief the abort and emergency return.
- Obtain and read back the takeoff clearance.
- Enter the runway only after that clearance.
- Observe sterile cockpit: no non-operational talk below 10,000 feet MSL.
- Call reject only to the briefed speeds at or below V1.
- Call rotate only to the briefed Vr.