Phraseology to Stop Take Off

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Originally Posted by dagowly

I prefer the miltary way. Callsign hold.

We're all entitled to our preferences but the published procedures are what matters, then everyone knows what to expect.

It's good to look at the big picture too. In the civil world with multi-crewed aircraft, flightdeck procedures to abandon a take-off in many carriers is to call "Stop". When the ATC phraseology was reviewed it was important to avoid questions about whether the other pilot or ATC was the person who just shouted "Stop" at a time when things need to be done quickly. Sometimes there are good reasons for things being the way they are, even if we don't necessarily like the procedures.