When does the PF conduct the arrival briefing?

When does the PF conduct the arrival briefing?

• A. As soon as adequate information is available and while pilot workload is at a minimum (before TOD). It is recommended that FMS programming be accomplished before the briefing
• B. During climb-out
• C. Before taxiing
• D. After landing

Answer: (A)

Plan the arrival while the workload is still light and you have enough information to form a solid approach plan. The PF conducts the arrival briefing as soon as adequate information is available, and it’s best done before the descent, i.e., before the top of descent. This timing allows you to review the expected arrival route, runway, approach type, altitude and speed restrictions, weather, ATC instructions, and possible contingencies, and to verify that the FMS is programmed accordingly. Having the FMS set up beforehand lets the crew walk through the plan with the programmed data already in place, reducing last-minute changes during the approach. Doing this later—during climb-out, taxi, or after landing—would force the crew to juggle tasks at higher workload and increase the risk of missed restrictions or miscommunications.

Plan the arrival while the workload is still light and you have enough information to form a solid approach plan. The PF conducts the arrival briefing as soon as adequate information is available, and it’s best done before the descent, i.e., before the top of descent. This timing allows you to review the expected arrival route, runway, approach type, altitude and speed restrictions, weather, ATC instructions, and possible contingencies, and to verify that the FMS is programmed accordingly. Having the FMS set up beforehand lets the crew walk through the plan with the programmed data already in place, reducing last-minute changes during the approach. Doing this later—during climb-out, taxi, or after landing—would force the crew to juggle tasks at higher workload and increase the risk of missed restrictions or miscommunications.