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Old 2nd Jul 2008, 08:02
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In BA we practise an "interactive" briefing - the intention being to avoid longwinded speeches that simply read out the data on the plate. So we start with "big picture" stuff - an overview of the approach we intend to fly with emphasis on terrain and any obvious differences from standard set up. Then check your colleague is still engaged by asking questions "what's the ILS ident?" or "how would you fly this go-around?" Remember the vast majority of approach plates contain nearly identical info i.e. 3 deg ILS glide path so much better to highlight unusual differences such as PAPIs set at 3.25 deg or whatever.

Main point is keep it short, keep it relevant
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