Departure Briefing
for Multi Engine Airplanes
I’m the pilot flying, you (instructor) are the pilot in command.
We will be depart from runway …...… (25, 07). TORA is ………m,
Take-off method will be ……. (full stop/rolling/soft field).
Flaps are set to ………… (0°, T/O)
- In case of any malfunction before rotation we’ll abort the take-off.
- In case of any malfunction after rotation with sufficient runway remaining and gear
selected down we’ll land on the runway.
- In case of any malfunction after rotation with insufficient runway remaining or gear
selected up we will continue the take-off and follow this procedure: all levers full
forward, gear up, IDENTIFY, VERIFY, FEATHER, climb according flow with OEI, contact
ATC and request ( circle to land or other intentions depennds of the weather). In case
of a non-simulated failure you (instructor) will take the flight controls and I will assist
you with communications and checklists.
 Acceleration altitude is ......... feet AMSL (200 FT AGL).
 After departure we will ………… (join left-hand traffic circuit to RWY 25, proceed to
SIERRA point, turn right direct VOR etc.) which is set in …. (NAV, GPS etc.) with an
initial climb to ……….. FT/FL which is set.
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This briefing has to be memorized by the student. While it is not essential to use exactly the same
words, all the information has to be covered. The information in parenthesis is presented only as an
example. In order to make it easier, students may follow this checklist:
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Pilots
Runway
Take-off method
Flaps
Emergency procedures
Acceleration altitude
Departure
Questions