A: What are you doing after departure simulation?
B: We might go review playback simulation. Would you like to join us?
A: Sure. I'll meet you in the simulator after the exercise.
Talking About the Future
When discussing the future, English speakers usually use the modal verb, "will" or the phrase, "be going to". Sometimes, English speakers use present tenses to describe the future. It is also common to describe future events using the modal verbs, "may" or "might":
We'll be doing a standard instrument departure. (SID)
It's going to be a busy arrival period in the control tower.
Jane is leaving the IFR arrival course next week.
I'm feeling a little sick. I might need the airsick bag.
Decisions Made at the Moment of Speaking: Will
When we make decisions at the moment of speaking, we usually use will:
- I'm tired. I think I'll take a break from clearance delivery.
- I don't think I'll reduce the aircraft's speed.
- Let's start vectoring the aircraft for final. I'll have the aircraft turn 090 degrees.
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