To all pilots, What is your best, short and clear passenger briefing?

Question

I'm referring to the PFL, and before startup.

what i've been doing is, i created myself a script, memorize it and unfortunately, when i was taking a flight test(GFPT to be exact), i ended up mental blank or didnt know what i just said. and tester looking at me saying 'huh?'

well, PPL is around the corner and i was thinking if u pilots could help me up with what u've been practicing.

Preferably, short and brief. i guess that's why they call it a briefing ei?

feedbacks are appreciated!

cheers

Answer 1

Whew. Thank heaven for flight attendants.

Answer 2

Buckle your seatbelt then keep your hands and feet inside the ride until it comes to a complete stop. Other wise you will be ejected from the ride.

Answer 3

Confirm the destination. There can sometimes be a mix-up between the people on board, the charter broker, dispatch, the people who actually made the arrangements, etc. Never had the wrong city, but sometimes people get confused about what specific airport they want to go into, when there are multiple choices in a large metro area. And if the right airport, confirm the FBO if there is more than one, b/c that's where their ground transportation is, usually. If customs is involved, discuss that process and get the paperwork together.

Answer 4

depends on who is going with me. If is another pilot

we discuss positive exchange of the controls in the event the other pilot finds the need to take over. who is PIC,

route of flight, wx, etc

For others,( KISS) keep it simple

I usually preflight before their arrival, if this cannot be done I ask for some uninterrupted time to inspect the plane.

After I have determined the plane is ok for flight we talk about a few things.

ask(tell) them that they are not to touch the controls and keep their feet off of the rudder pedals.

sterile cockpit. I fly out of a class c field so talking on the radio to atc is a must.  From start up to altitude, I request they

not talk unless there is an urgent need. once I deem it okay, I usually ask them if all is well ,letting them know it is now alright to talk.

looking for traffic.  I explain the 3,6,9,12 o'clock concept, and reporting to me.

tell them if at any point if they are uncomfortable or feeling ill, to let me know right away.

once in the plane I usually have to assist in getting the 4 point

seat belts on and how to properly lock the door.

show them where to plug in the head set

show them where the sic bags are. (never had a passenger need one,even after flying a couple of hundred "Young Eagles")

as to not scare them ,I dont go over emergency procedures except to tell them in the event of an off airport landing to unlock and make the door ajar .and why.

no script necessary ,really just a conversation. It helps to put them  at ease.

Answer 5

I think the passenger brief varies from school to school, aircraft type (and country to country). I assume you would be flying a small cessna or equivalent

In Australia we are taught this (with some variations):

Seatbelts - give a quick demo to pax on how to buckle & unbuckle. Tell them to keep it fastened at all times

Doors: Demonstrate how the doors latch and unlatch

Smoking: is prohibited at all times

Emergency equipment - point out the fire extinguisher, axe, life jackets and rafts if carried. Tell them about the emergency locator beacon

Controls: front seat pax to keep hands and feet away from  the controls at all times

We don't use a script and wouldn't recommend it. If you just remember the major things to cover (5 in this case) you can just converse with them naturally

Answer 6

Butts on your seats and strap yourselves up and STFU

Answer 7

I have a briefing that AOPA put out -- very well written indeed.  To that, I add about what would happen should I become incapacitated.

Answer 8

sit down buckle up and listen to me at all times

Answer 9

/optional/ unload your weapons

sit down

shut up

obey the board engineer

DO NOT LEAVE the helicopter before you are told to do so

DO NOT TOUCH the door locks

emergency door jettison procedure is...

enjoy your flight.