multi engine t/o safety brief- your views

[Sheep Guts]

Well I would have to say get used to different ideas about this one. SOPS for operators differ as much as Flying Schools.

Aircraft Type depends alot on it aswell.

I would look at the POH ( of the types you mention) first and see if there are any quirks. Then mould one from there with your previous training and what your used to. Unless you have an SOP or Ops Manual which is more specific on the subject. If thats the case then thats your gospel.

But generally a Single Pilot Brief is up to the individual on how its contructed and what your happy with.

I believe the following principals are paramount.

1. A brief should BE BRIEF. ie. To the point concise

2. Contain these basic phases

a. Rejected TOFF before decison speed (seePOH)

b. Continued with the following BASIC ITEMS after passing decision speed:

1. CONTROL-----FLY THE AEROPLANE!
2. POWER ----INCREASE TO MAX ( as per POH)
3. DRAG---reduce ( as per POH)
4. IDENTIFY
5. VERIFY
6. CONFIRM
7. FEATHER
8 ASSESS PERFORMANCE--positive or negative
9. CONDUCT PHASE 2s when able to do so, with reference to an Emergency Check list
Of course all changeable depending on POH, COMPANY SOPS etc.

3. Be relevant to the Type, Conditions,TOW, and Place of Departure

4. Should have an "out" if negative performance becomes apparent.

5. Clear and audible to the Testing Officer and or Instructor ( if thats what your doing Training) "So they know that you know deal"

When you get to the Airlines SOPS and Training methods may differ considerably. But the general IDEA is the same.


This is only a guide by the way. Open to criticism

Regards
Sheep