Pre-flight crew briefings

Question 1

What is a pre-flight crew briefing?

Answer 1

briefing involving all crew members before flight. opening lines of communication.

Question 2

Effective crew briefing creates…?

Answer 2

an oppotunity to transform a group of individuals into a highly effective team.

Question 3

Althought regulatory content requirements is important, briefing should focus more on .. ?

Answer 3

breaking down barriers than tasks and emphasize safety, effective communication and cooperation.

Question 4

Contents of a pre-flight crew briefing (starting a pairing) shall include…

Answer 4

• fitness of crew members for duty
• anticipated weather
• anticipated flying conditions
• flight time
• altitude
• review of selected communication procedures
• review of selected emergency procedures
• review of selected safety procedures
• review of selected security procedures
• any additional information necessary for the flight including information respecting unservicable equipment or abnormalities that may affect passengers

Question 5

On subsequent days, what does the captain brief on?

Answer 5

• fitness of crew members for duty
• anticipated weather
• anticipated flying conditions
• flight time
• altitudes
  -an additional information necessary for the flight including information respecting unservicable equipment or abnormalities that may affect passengers

Question 6

Should FAs do another crew briefing when they are assigned to more than one model of aircraft?

Answer 6

Yes.

Question 7

If assigned to more that on model of aircraft, what should the briefing include?

Answer 7

a review of selected:
> normal and emergency procedures
> emergency equipment applicable to the actual model of aircraft operated

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