Briefings

Question 1

A in WARTS

Answer 1

Abnormal procedures & Abort plan

• transfer control of aircraft
• rejected takeoff plan, including reasons for rejecting takeoff and crew duties
• medical evacuation plan

Question 2

R in WARTS

Answer 2

Runway considerations

- departure runway length & surface conditions

Question 3

T in WARTS

Answer 3

Taxi plan, Terrain, Transition altitude/height

• transition altitude/height (if other than FL180)
• engine start sequence & crew duties for engine start during taxi
• taxi plan: hot spots, hold short points/construction/runway crossings/SMGCS

Question 4

S in WARTS

Answer 4

SID/DP and Special Pages (Green/-7 Pages)
Note: brief engine out procedures (Green/-7 pages)
- brief expected SID/DO, nav radio management and automation

Question 5

Takeoff Briefing

Just prior to takeoff roll

Answer 5

Heading
Altitude and transition Altitude/Height (if other than FL180)
Airspeed restrictions, if applicable

Question 6

N in NATS

Answer 6

NOTAMS

• ATIS advisories
• flight plan messages
• CHART CHANGE NOTICES

Question 7

A in NATS

Answer 7

Arrival/Approach Chart/Automation
- weather/wind considerations
- arrival airspeed & altitude restrictions
- designated approach/runway
- pertinent runway information
- approach and runway lighting
- usable landing distance (ref. 10/20-9A page)
- runway conditions affecting stopping distance
(ungrooved/contaminated)
- non-standard runway width
- type of approach & level of automation to be used
- Jeppesen approach chart number and date
- nav aid(s) frequency/runway identification
- inbound course
- initial approach altitude, as required
- FAP or FAF altitude
- barometric altitude at marker beacon, as required
- approach minima (MDA, DA, DDA, DH, AH)
- radio/barometric altimeter bug settings
- missed approach plan

Question 8

T in NATS

Answer 8

Transition level/height, if other than FL180, Taxi considerations, & Terrain considerations
- Taxi plan: gate/hot spots/hold short points/construction/runway crossings/SMGCS

Question 9

S in NATS

Answer 9

Special pages (Airway Manual)

Question 10

W in WARTS

Answer 10

Weather & Wind Considerations

• takeoff mins/alternate requirements
• low vis taxi/takeoff procedures & SMGCS
• windshear/gusty considerations
• cold weather procedures