Generic Mooney Passenger Briefing Guide

[butchgilbert]

I flew with a family member the other day and after the flight I asked her if there was anything I could improve on.

She mentioned that it might be nice to have a passenger briefing guide to make sure I covered all aspects of the flight for the non-pilot passengers.

Below is my attempt at a passenger briefing guide, your inputs would be appreciated.

Butch

[butchgilbert]

Mooney Passenger

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Normal Operations

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Pilot In Command Designation

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Risk Management Acceptance

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Weather Briefing

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Aircraft Status (Fuel, Oil, Mx)

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IFR/VFR Operations (Traffic

Seperation/ID)

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Route Briefing (Airspace Overview)

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Weight and Balance (Including

Baggage)

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Seating And Boarding Procedure

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Seat Belt Use/Cabin Ventilation

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Active Noise Reduction Headset Usage

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Life Vest/Raft Usage

Emergency Procedures

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Engine Failure Immediately After

Takeoff

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Door Operation For Off Airfield

Landing

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Emergency Procedure Checklist In

Seat  Pocket

QUESTIONS?

[FlyDave]

Butch,

Here's mine:

1.    Door - DON’T SLAM
2.    Door - Lock/Unlock procedures
3.    Cell Phones - Off
4.    Seatbelts – On at all times
5.    Don’t touch anything
6.    Let me know if you’re uncomfortable
7.    Women – Earrings under headsets uncomfortable
8.    Trim Wheel – Keep Clear
9.    Emergency Gear Handle – Keep Clear
10.    Stop talking if my hand goes up
11.    Emergency Landing – Open door when I say – STILL IN FLIGHT

Notes:

#1 - they still slam the door

#7 - thanks to my wife for this one

Should probably add one about "No Flash when taking a picture". I had someone do that a month ago and it wrecked my night vision for 10-15 seconds.

I'm interested in what other people use for this check list.

[BorealOne]

 

I try to keep it simple. The memonic "SAFETY" is what I learned in flight school - "Seatbelts, Adjustments, Fire, Exits, Traffic and You" - but I've modified it include an additional step (e-SAFETY) as I fly both fixed and floats - briefing the entry and exit for a wheeled plane on land is one thing - for a floatplane on the water it is quite another.

1.    entry and exit procedures on boarding and disembarking - where to step, where not to - propellor awareness!

2.    Seatbelts - how to use and adjust

3.    Adjustments - Headphones - how to work them, where to position the mike, how to adjust volume, etc, air vents, stereo, etc

4.    Fire extinguisher, lifejackets, barf bags, sat phone, survival gear, first aid and ELTs,

5.    Exits and emergencies  - how to exit (including baggage door exit), who to take instruction from (ME!) in an emergency

6.    Talking - intercom protocol - don't talk on takeoff and landing, or when I raise my hand - keep eyes out for traffic, tell me about anything else you think your pilot should know about ("hey, why is that F-16 following us?...)

7.    You should expect...(turbulence on climb out, weather enroute, or anything noteworthy from pilot perspective) 

 

 

 

[Joe Zuffoletto]

I got so sick of passengers slamming the door that the first thing I tell them upon boarding is that the door is to be operated only by me, except in an emergency.

Another reason I adopted this practice is to ensure the door actually gets closed properly before takeoff. One time, back in the days when I let the passenger do it, my girlfriend did not close the door properly and it came open shortly after takeoff. Since I took over that duty 12 years ago it hasn't happened again.

[Jeff_S]

The only other thing I add is to mention that they will occasionally hear beeping sounds from different alarms, such as going off A/P, gear up alarm if I pull back power on decent, etc. I tell them that none of these alarms means the plane is going to crash so don't worry. Then I add with a wink "you'll KNOW when we're about to crash!"  (Just kidding, I don't really say that.)

[Hank]

I also use the "SAFETY" routine, but give boarding instructions on the ground prior to entry. "Step here, then here; walk only on the black, not the white. DO NOT lean on the door, lean on the plane."

For the "Y" part, I've always used "Your Questions," anything they may want to ask about.

At the end, I remind them not to talk during takeoff until I tell them it's OK, and to please point out any other planes they may see in the air.

[gsengle]

Quote: FlyDave

Butch,

Here's mine:

1.    Door - DON’T SLAM

2.    Door - Lock/Unlock procedures

3.    Cell Phones - Off

4.    Seatbelts – On at all times

5.    Don’t touch anything

6.    Let me know if you’re uncomfortable

7.    Women – Earrings under headsets uncomfortable

8.    Trim Wheel – Keep Clear

9.    Emergency Gear Handle – Keep Clear

10.    Stop talking if my hand goes up

11.    Emergency Landing – Open door when I say – STILL IN FLIGHT

Notes:

#1 - they still slam the door

#7 - thanks to my wife for this one

Should probably add one about "No Flash when taking a picture". I had someone do that a month ago and it wrecked my night vision for 10-15 seconds.

I'm interested in what other people use for this check list.

[gsengle]

Quote: Jeff_S

The only other thing I add is to mention that they will occasionally hear beeping sounds from different alarms, such as going off A/P, gear up alarm if I pull back power on decent, etc. I tell them that none of these alarms means the plane is going to crash so don't worry. Then I add with a wink "you'll KNOW when we're about to crash!"  (Just kidding, I don't really say that.)

[MARZ]

I can't take total credit I picked up the acronym on the forum - but I did the following and laminated four copies - I read one and the passenger(s) can hold onto one - it also functions well as a fan!!!

 

Welcome Aboard – a few things before we start up

SAFETY

 

S = Seatbelts—the seat belt tang slips through the shoulder harness end – both the seat belt and harness adjust separately they are required for taxi/takeoff/landing.  But I suggest you wear them all the time. Rear seats only have seat belts.   Pull the Latch up to buckle and unbuckle your seat belt

A = Air vents—the center knob on the overhead vents control the airflow when I have the vents turned on.  The vent turns for directional flow.

F = Fire extinguisher – the fire extinguisher is located on the floor behind the front seats on the floor.   I will instruct you if and when to use it. 

E = Exit—during hot weather we will taxi with the door open for cooling – I will close and lock the door prior to takeoff.  Please do not slam the door to close – the latch does not work that way!!

If the door should open during flight do not panic it will be noisy but – you will not fall out in fact it is impossible to open the door further than an inch or two against the wind while the plane is flying.  We will land and secure the door should that happen.

T = Talking – During the taxi and take off as well as 15 minutes prior to landing and taxi to parking I will be making important radio calls.  During this time it is important that you not talk.  I will let you know when general conversation is allowed.

Y = Your questions.

Emergency situations

 

In an emergency landing the front passenger should move your seat to the furthest rearward LOCKED position and tighten your seat belt and shoulder harness.  It is very possible that I will ask for your assistance in reading a check list.  Prior to the emergency landing open the door and hold it slightly open, this will ensure a quick exit. I will instruct you as to when.   

 

The front passenger is the first to exit; the right rear is next, followed by the left rear and then the pilot. Remember you have a seatbelt on!!  When exiting move away from the plane avoiding the front if possible.

 

Sick Bags are in the seat backs as well as emergency potty packs – please let me know if you are feeling uncomfortable in any way.

 

Thanks and enjoy the flight!

 

[Ned Gravel]

Maropers:

I like yours better than the one I have already.  Other than the location of the fire extinguisher and you do not mention the emergency survival kit, ours are nearly identical in content. Yours is way ahead of mine in terms of organisation and layout.

I will modify mine based on this one.

Thank you for providing it.