Briefings Flashcards
The acronym WARTS identifies each major category to review when completing a departure brief.
W Weather/wind considerations
A Abnormal/non-normal procedures and abort considerations
R Runway considerations
T Taxi and terrain considerations, transition altitude/height (if applicable)
S SID/Departure and Company Pages considerations
Plus Threat and mitigation
Weather/Wind Considerations
Takeoff minimums/alternate requirements
Windshear/gusty/crosswind/tailwind considerations
Cold weather procedures
Low visibility taxi/takeoff procedures
When visibility is less than RVR 1200, review Surface Movement Guidance & Control System (SMGCS) Low Visibility Taxi Routes Chart, if applicable
Abnormal/ Non-normal procedures & Abort Considerations
The captain normally briefs abnormal situations and aborts. At a minimum, the following items will be briefed on the first flight of a rotation provided there is no crew change:
Transfer of aircraft control
Rejected takeoff plan, to include reasons for rejecting the takeoff and crew duties
Prior to each departure, the crew will conduct an MEL review, if applicable.
Runway Considerations
Runway length and surface conditions
Likely runway to use in the event of a return to field
Refer to the table below for links to additional guidance on runway change items
Taxi/Terrain/ Transition altitude
Taxi plan:
The airport diagram (e.g., 10-9) is the primary reference for ground operations since the Airport Moving Map (AMM) does not contain all operational notes/restrictions. After reviewing the airport diagram, either the airport diagram or AMM may be used for briefing and taxi operations. If there is a discrepancy between the airport diagram and the AMM, the airport diagram or NOTAMs takes precedence.
Hot spots
Hold short points
Abnormalities (NOTAMs, Jeppesen construction page, flight plan remarks, etc.)
Anticipated runway crossings
Engine start sequence and crew duties for engine start
Terrain considerations, if applicable.
Transition altitude/height if other than 18,000 feet.
SID/Departure and Company Pages considerations
SID/Departure
Departure airspeed and altitude restrictions
Navigation and radio management
Automation
Company Pages
Engine out procedures (refer to Company Pages)
The acronym NATS identifies each major category of the approach briefing.
N NOTAMS
A Arrival/Approach Chart/Automation/Go around review
T Transition level/height/Terrain/Taxi
S Specific Company information (Company Pages)
Plus Threat and mitigation
NOTAMS
ATIS advisories
Flight plan remarks
Chart changes notices
Arrival/Approach Chart/Automation
Weather/wind considerations
Arrival airspeed and altitude restrictions
Designated approach/runway
Pertinent runway information (reference 10-9A page, or similar): approach and runway lighting usable landing distance runway conditions affecting stopping distance (ungrooved/contaminated) non-standard runway width
Type of approach, include level of automation to be used Notes/Restrictions pertaining to approach Configuration plan Jeppesen approach chart number and date Navigation aid(s) frequency/runway identification Inbound course Initial approach altitude, as required FAP or FAF altitude Barometric altitude at the marker, as required
Approach minima (MDA, DA, DDA, DH, AH)
Radio/barometric altimeter bug settings
Missed approach plan
go-around procedure
callouts
execution of maneuver
Transition Level/ Terrain/ Taxi Plan
Transition level/height other than 18,000 feet.
Terrain considerations if applicable.
Taxi plan:
The airport diagram (e.g., 10-9) is the primary reference for ground operations since the Airport Moving Map (AMM) does not contain all operational notes/restrictions. After reviewing the airport diagram, either the airport diagram or AMM may be used for briefing and taxi operations. If there is a discrepancy between the airport diagram and the AMM, the airport diagram or NOTAMs takes precedence.
Anticipated runway exit point
Hot spots
Hold short points
Abnormalities (NOTAMs, construction, 10-8 page etc.)
Anticipated runway crossings
When visibility is less than RVR 1200, review Surface Movement Guidance & Control System (SMGCS) Low Visibility Taxi Routes Chart, if applicable
Specific Company Information
Engine out procedures
Company Pages
