Who conducts the flight briefing?

The takeoff briefing is conducted by the pilot designated as PF for the particular flight leg. It enables the PF to inform the PNF of the planned course of actions (e.g., expectations, roles and responsibilities, unique requirements) for both normal and abnormal conditions during takeoff.



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The takeoff briefing is conducted by the pilot designated as PF for the particular flight leg. It enables the PF to inform the PNF of the planned course of actions (e.g., expectations, roles and responsibilities, unique requirements) for both normal and abnormal conditions during takeoff.

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Briefings should help both the pilot flying (PF) and the pilot not flying (PNF) understand the desired sequence of events and actions, as well as the condition of the aircraft and any special hazards or circumstances involved in the planned flight sequence.

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Here are some of the most important things you should cover before you set foot in your plane...
  1. 1) Crew Task Management. ...
  2. 2) Your Route. ...
  3. 3) Alternate Plans. ...
  4. 4) Aircraft Performance + Weight And Balance. ...
  5. 5) Adverse Weather. ...
  6. 6) Personal Minimums. ...
  7. 7) Are There Any Unique Risks?


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What do pilots say right before takeoff? These can vary, but in general, the announcements are relatively standard across different airlines. Most pilots will typically introduce themselves and the cabin crew; state the aircraft type, flight number, and route, and remind passengers of the airline's seatbelt policy.

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Greet your audience and introduce yourself. State the subject, focus and purpose of your briefing. Depending on your audience and the nature of the briefing, tell the audience you are happy to answer questions during the briefing or ask them to wait until its conclusion to ask questions.

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The briefing is addressed to all cabin crewmembers, and is performed by the Purser (senior cabin crewmember). The expectations, tone and the standards for the flight are set during this briefing. The Purser must keep in mind the main objectives of the briefing, as well as important information specific to the flight.

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Most airlines have height requirements for safety reasons, making sure that all flight attendants can reach overhead safety equipment. Typically, the acceptable height for this is 150 to 185 cm (4 ft 11 in to 6 ft 1 in) tall. Some airlines, such as EVA Air, have height requirements for purely aesthetic purposes.

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They sit on their hands during take off and landing so that if there is any turbulence they are already braced and ready for it. So, it's basically just for safety.

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According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), there are tarmac delay rules that US airlines must follow: Carriers are not allowed to hold a domestic flight on the tarmac for more than three hours and an international flight for more than four hours, barring a couple of exceptions (like if the pilot deems it's ...

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So when you walk on the plane and see our happy, smiling face, we're actually looking you up and down, trying to find our ABPs, the flight attendant from Salt Lake City remarked in the video. ABP stands for able body person, or someone who can assist flight attendants in an emergency, according to Kamalani.

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In-depth takeoff, cruise and approach/go-around briefings should be conducted before each flight to ensure understanding among crewmembers and the effective application of crew resource management (Crew Resource Management).

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In order to execute the privileges of a private pilot, you'll need to carry:
  • Your pilot certificate.
  • Government-issued photo ID card.
  • Medical certificate.


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Usually not. However, some weather conditions can cause turbulence and up and downdrafts such that an airplane can not be controlled completely; that makes me nervous. The pilot can usually keep the pitch about right, but the airspeed will be going all over the place.

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The flight crew includes three persons: chief pilot, co-pilot, and navigator. The aircraft design envisages installation of an additional seat for the flight engineer. [...]

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