Preflight Briefing
PREFLIGHT BRIEFING
Any questions so far?
1. Profile of flight test (DPE – do not ask questions during preflight). We will start off on the cross country that you planned. After a few check points, I will give you an event to deal with. We will do the takeoffs & landings. Depart for the air work. Hood work. Return to home base.
2. Pilot in Command (Per 14 CFR § 61.47) DPE is NOT the PIC on the test.
I am required to evaluate you on proper use of checklist. Not using checklist can be grounds for a disapproval.
3. Emergencies – actual and simulated. By FAA orders, an actual emergency stops the test.
• Engine failure – takeoff and landing
• Other emergencies
• Feathering
• 500 ft hard deck for simulated engine failure
4. Transfer of controls (if applicable)
5. Collision avoidance (CFI applicant required to instruct)
• Looking for reported traffic
• Clearing the area before maneuvers
• DPE will let student know when he is looking inside the cockpit – applicant should be looking outside vice versa.
6. First preflight – weight and balance – VFR/IFR option
7. Advise that oral questioning will continue – Perfection is not the standard
8. Testing with Plan of Action will continue IAW PTS/ACS
9. Will continue taking notes
10. Continue/discontinue if task is unsatisfactory
11. Answer any questions
• Application
• Photo/signature ID. (Note type on FAA Form 8710-11 and return)
• Pilot Certificate (Verify against ID & FAA Form 8710-11 and return)
12. Advise applicant to return aircraft documents to the aircraft
13. Begin flight evaluation
