NAATS Handouts

Preflight Pilot Briefing - Flyer #02

PREFLIGHT PILOT BRIEFING 

Abbreviated from the FSS handbook - Instructions for providing weather briefings � Standard, Abbreviated or Outlook.  

3-2-1. CONDUCT OF STANDARD BRIEFING

Translate, interpret, and summarize data and provide in the following sequence.

1.                    Adverse Conditions. Reported or forecast conditions.
2.                    VFR Flight Not Recommended (VNR). When sky conditions or visibilities are present or forecast, surface or aloft, that in your judgment would make VFR flight doubtful.
3.                    Synopsis. The type, location, and movement of weather systems and/or air masses, which might affect the proposed flight.
4.                    Current Conditions. Summarized reported weather conditions applicable to the flight. Omitted if the proposed time is beyond 2 hours.
5.                    En Route Forecast. Summarized from Area Forecasts, TAF's, prognosis charts, weather advisories, etc.
6.                    Destination Forecast. Including significant changes within 1 hour before and after the ETA.
7.                    Winds Aloft. Forecast winds aloft, interpolated between levels and stations.
8.                    Notices to Airmen (NOTAM's).
9.                    ATC Delays.
10.                 Request for PIREP's.
11.                 EFAS.
12.                Other items upon request.
3-2-2. CONDUCT OF ABBREVIATED BRIEFING

Provide an abbreviated briefing when a pilot requests information to supplement mass disseminated data; update a previous briefing; or when the pilot requests that the briefing be limited to specific information.

Conduct abbreviated briefings as follows:

a. Specific information: Provide the requested information. If adverse conditions are reported or forecast, advise the pilot of this fact.
b. Update a previous briefing: Provide changes in meteorological and aeronautical conditions since the previous briefing.
c. Supplement data: Provide the specific items required by the pilot.
d. Solicit PIREP's.

e. When a pilot requests to file a flight plan only, ask if he/she requires the latest information on adverse conditions along the route of flight.

3-2-3.        CONDUCT OF OUTLOOK BRIEFING

When a proposed flight 6 hours or more from the time of the briefing, limited to items 1,3,5, and 6 unless specifically requested by the pilot or pertinent.

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Notes:

1.                  Deviation from these orders can, depending on the evaluator�s disposition, result in remedial training or decertification for the briefer.
2.                  Background information is necessary to tailor the briefing to your specific needs.
3.                  Knowing the sequence of a briefing can help you follow what we are saying.
4.                  When requesting an abbreviated briefing, specify what you are looking for. - an update, specific items, etc.
5.                  If filing a flight plan, we are required to ask if you need the latest adverse conditions unless you state you do not need them.
6.                  Fast-file is there to help you avoid long waits on the telephone.

We are here to help you, but are sometimes constrained by the FSS handbook. For additional assistance, JUST ASK!

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July 2001

 

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