Centaurus: an interesting insight into some designs. I wish the same reaction and effect could be applied to some briefings. I once flew for an operator who had written in the OM that briefings should be brief as the attention of the 'listener' could wane and defeat the objective. All well & good, but the Before Takeoff brief grew with a mind of its own; and 90% of it was SOP applicable to every airfield. The only 'interesting stuff' was any modification demanded by the departure runway. Yawn. With quick turnarounds the takeoff brief became a rapid fire blah blah that whizzed by the ears of PM.