FG-14 Pre Mission Duties

Who will provide the pre-mission brief?

S1

What shall S1 brief for all flights?

Mission duration & ETA back to CYWG;

Obstacles/hazards for route/op area;

Latest 402 Sqn AIF;

Radar Horizon for mission altitude(s);

Equipment status (DRMIS entries – radar, NTS, etc.);

Conflicting missions;

Post flight security check assignments (all students)

What shall S1 brief for all trainers?

Mission duration & ETA back to CYWG;

Obstacles/hazards for route/op area;

Latest 402 Sqn AIF;

Radar Horizon for mission altitude(s)

Where to find mission duration and ETA back to YWG?

Mission duration is found in the FlightPro along with the wheels up time. Do some math to figure out the ETA time.

How to calculate radar horizon for mission altitudes?

1.23 * sqrt(A/C altitude)

Where to find out about conflicting missions

TML or Sqn Ops

Minimum required information for pax brief per B-GA-100

procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency;

use location and operation of life support systems and equipment; and

any precautions and/or restrictions to be observed.

General information also included in pax brief

Purpose & Length of trip

Weather, routing, stopovers

Comply with non-smoking and seatbelt regulations

Communications information also included in pax brief

Headset usage (PTT & Foot switches)

Intercom discipline (ATC clearances, MIC selection, HOT MIC, etc.)

Safety Equipment/procedures included in pax brief

Use of seatbelts and seat position in flight

Location of first aid kit, fire extinguishers

Emergency Exits

Evacuation routes, propeller arc

Location and use of oxygen

Signals and comms used in an emergency

Special instructions regarding the flight – follow crew instructions

Washroom information included in pax brief

Lighting

Operation