What are the elements of the passenger briefing that you should perform prior to the flight?

14 CFR § 91.519 - Passenger briefing.
  • (a) Before each takeoff the pilot in command of an airplane carrying passengers shall ensure that all passengers have been orally briefed on—
  • (1) Smoking. ...
  • (2) Use of safety belts and shoulder harnesses. ...
  • (3) Location and means for opening the passenger entry door and emergency exits;




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7 Elements Of A Good Preflight Briefing
  • 1) Crew Task Management. If you're flying with another pilot, be very clear about how you'll split tasks in the cockpit. ...
  • 2) Your Route. ...
  • 3) Alternate Plans. ...
  • 4) Aircraft Performance + Weight And Balance. ...
  • 5) Adverse Weather. ...
  • 6) Personal Minimums. ...
  • 7) Are There Any Unique Risks?


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This briefing shall include a statement that the Federal Aviation Regulations require passenger compliance with the lighted passenger information signs, posted placards, areas designated for safety purposes as no smoking areas, and crewmember instructions with regard to these items.

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Pre-flight Announcement We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for take-off. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight.

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This briefing shall include a statement that the Federal Aviation Regulations require passenger compliance with the lighted passenger information signs, posted placards, areas designated for safety purposes as no smoking areas, and crewmember instructions with regard to these items.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires commercial aircraft in the US to have four pieces of paperwork onboard before it can fly. These are the airworthiness certificate, registration certificate, operating manual, and weight & balance. The regulatory authorities use the acronym AROW for this requirement.

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Briefings are an essential part of flight preparation and represent a critical moment for team building, leadership establishment and an opportunity to gather and select all operational data pertinent to the upcoming flight.

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One such approach involves regular evaluation of: Plan, Plane, Pilot, Passengers, and Programming. The point of the Five-P approach is not to memorize yet another aviation mnemonic.

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A pre-flight inspection will entail a careful examination of the cabin, the aircraft's nose and propeller, the engine, the empennage (tail section), and the right a left wing leading edges and trailing edges.

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Phases of Flight
  • Phases of Flight :
  • Pre-departure. This is the preparation time for flight. ...
  • Clearance to Taxi. ...
  • Take-off. ...
  • Initial climb. ...
  • Climb to cruise altitude. ...
  • Cruise altitude. ...
  • Descent.


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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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