Me = Pilot, sorry about that.
You = ATCO, tell me to
"XX-XXX line up in sequence."
In a departure situation, Do I;
a) judge it myself and line up myself behind the departing aircraft in front of me when i think its safe. (This could include crossing the holding point markings before the aircraft in front of me has rolled, as I would still be in sequence and not too many aircraft roll backwards on departure).
b) as above but wait for the preceeding departing aircraft to have left before crossing the holding position line.
c) because I dont know what the ATCO has in mind (their plan), just stay where I am and wait to be asked,
"why haven't you lined up yet?"
d) Yes I know, give up flying ..... but then who would pay the ATCOs ?
Thanks for a considered answer
ps: Is it the same in each country e.g. England, germany, france, USA, Australia etc. ?