TM 55-1510-222-10
Section VI. CREW DUTIES
H 8-56. DEPARTURE BRIEFING.
The following is a guide that should be used as
applicable in accomplishing the required crew briefing
prior to takeoff.
However, if the crew has operated
together previously (thru-flight) and the pilot is certain that
the copilot understands all items of the briefing, he may
omit the briefing by stating “standard briefing,” when the
briefing is called for during the BEFORE TAKEOFF
CHECK.
1. ATC clearance - Review.
a. Routing.
b. Initial altitude.
2. Departure procedure - Review.
a. SID.
b. Noise abatement procedure.
c. VFR departure route.
3. Copilot duties - Review.
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Adjust takeoff power.
Monitor engine instruments.
Ensure autofeather lights illuminated.
Call V1, ROTATE.
Call out engine malfunctions.
Tune/identify all nav/comm radios.
Make all radio calls.
Adjust transponder and radar as required.
Complete flight log during flight. Note altitudes
and headings. Note departure time.
4. PPC - Review.
a. Takeoff power.
b. V1·
c. Vr·
d. V2·
e. Vyse·
f. Venr·
H 8-57. ARRIVAL BRIEFING.
The following is a guide that should be used as
applicable in accomplishing the required crew briefing
prior to landing. However, if the crew has operated
together previously (thru-flight) and the pilot is certain that
the copilot understands all items of the briefing, he may
omit the briefing by stating “standard briefing,” when the
briefing is called for during the DESCENT-ARRIVAL
CHECK.
1. Weather/altimeter setting.
2. Airfield/facilities - Review.
a. Field elevation.
b. Runway length.
c. Runway condition.
3. Approach procedure - Review.
a. Approach plan/profile.
b. Altitude restrictions.
c. Missed approach.
(1) Point.
(2) Time.
(3) Intentions.
d.
Decision height or MDA.
e. Lost communications.
4. Backup approach/frequencies.
5. Copilot duties - Review.
a. Nav/comm set-up.
b. Monitor altitude and airspeeds.
c. Monitor approach.
d. Call out visual/field in sight.
6. Landing performance data - Review.
a. Approach speed.
b. Runway required.
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