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Learn the 5 elements of a pre-flight brief: Aim, Airmanship, Exercise Brief, Sortie Brief, Check of Understanding. Use a whiteboard effectively with tips on maintaining clarity and engagement. Get practical tips on conducting an informative pre-flight briefing. Practice guiding trainees through exercises for optimal learning.
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Instructor Training Pre-flight brief
Before conducting a flight with a trainee, the instructor should carry out a pre-flight brief There are 5 elements to a pre-flight brief: Aim Airmanship Exercise brief Sortie brief Check of understanding The pre-flight brief is not a lecture It should last no more than 10 - 20 minutes It is sometimes easier to emphasize teaching points using other teaching aids such as aircraft models or cockpit layouts. Introduction
Introduction • Use of a whiteboard is optional • If using a whiteboard: • Use colour (Check all pens are serviceable before starting) • Use diagrams from FTP124 • Ensure the whole brief remains on the board, do not erase teaching points • Use BLOCK CAPITALS to avoid illegible handwriting • Don’t stand in one place when writing – this will cause the text to slope across the board • Avoid using acronyms • Keep eye contact with the trainee when talking, don’t talk to the whiteboard • Regular practice of carrying out a pre-flight brief using a whiteboard will help with your development as an instructor.
Aim J Bloggs GS Exercise 4 – Effects of controls 1 Aim – To select the datum attitude using co-ordinated controls • If using a whiteboard, write the exercise number and name at the top of the board. Also write your name in the top corner of the board before starting • State the aim of the exercise for the trainee from the appropriate FTP 3225
Airmanship J Bloggs GS Exercise 4 – Effects of controls 1 Aim – To select the datum attitude using co-ordinated controls Airmanship – HO/TO and FT/R Procedure, LOOKOUT and clockcode • Brief the trainee on the airmanship aspects specific to the exercise • If using a whiteboard, the airmanship points should be in RED
Exercise Brief J Bloggs GS Exercise 4 – Effects of controls 1 Aim – To select the datum attitude using co-ordinated controls Airmanship – HO/TO and FT/R Procedure, LOOKOUT and clockcode Exercise brief: • This should cover the main teaching points of the exercise • Elicit relevant points from the trainee.
Sortie Brief J Bloggs GS Exercise 4 – Effects of controls 1 Aim – To select the datum attitude using co-ordinated controls Airmanship – HO/TO and FT/R Procedure, LOOKOUT and clockcode Exercise brief: • This should cover the individual responsibilities during the sortie. Sortie Brief You Lookout Practice Air Ex Me Lookout FRC checks, Taxi, T/O Teach Air Ex Landing
Check of understanding • Ask the trainee if they have any questions about the briefing • Asking the trainee appropriate questions will be beneficial • Avoid 50:50 quests such as “Can you tell me…..” • Try to prefix questions with “What”, “Where”, “How”, “Why”, etc