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Old 2nd Jul 2008, 20:30
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We don't have multiple approach charts, only one, shared by both pilots (and the Flight Engineer...and make no mistake, these folks are smart as a whip, as they should be), so...

Title.
MSA.
ILS (or VOR/NDB frequency) as appropriate.
Inbound QDM.
Final approach fix and the relevant altitude.
Minima.
Missed approach procedure.
Any Questions?

There are normally none...nada, zip.
Why?
With over thirty years in the business (each crew member), I do believe we have done it all before.

However, IF we have a junior crew member, a slight more discussion is required.
Not however...going on for ten minutes, as I have observed in line checks.

Overly long winded...folks doze off.
Hey, it is NOT as though we are briefing a moon landing, just pay attention to details, as professionals should.

PS:
For that NDB approach, one crew member absolutely should monitor the NDB frequency for the ident, for the duration of the approach.

Mandatory...for IF the ident goes away, so might the beacon.
In this case, no failure flags are normally in view.
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