Originally Posted by
Uplinker
But you do look up from the plate or MCDU and glance at the PFD and engine instruments every so often as you brief - (even though you are on automatics) - surely?
As a matter of fact.......Yes(at least for for PFD). Perhaps ND as well, especially when one is briefing in the terminal area. Does this not seem logical?
Remember something. When the PF hands over control to start briefing, he has become the PM(Pilot Monitoring). Why would you stop monitoring whether it is while briefing or eating or filling out the logbook, etc.