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Here you Go, my own briefing what I would say and do
On-Board Briefing:
Seat Belts and Shoulder Straps: All passengers must wear seat belts and shoulder straps during taxiing, take-off, and landing. For your safety, please keep them securely fastened at all times. To release the belts/straps, push the red button on the buckle.
Children: Older children must occupy a seat and use seat belts and shoulder straps (no seat sharing); younger children/infants require an approved child restraint system (it should say, “THIS RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT”). Please bring one for your younger child to the airport. Also, infants generally experience discomfort upon rapid changes in altitude. Nonetheless, quick changes in altitude may be unavoidable.
Exiting the Plane: Front Door (right side of front cabin): There is one side door latch - move it to the up position. Rear Door (left side of aft cabin): There are two door latches, one top center and the other bottom front -- first swing open the top latch, then pull on the bottom latch. Please ask to practice opening the doors before our departure.
No Smoking or Drinking of Alcoholic Beverages: These activities are prohibited at all times, including in the vicinity of the plane.
Hazardous Materials: Do not board flammable substances or aerosols, such as lighters, lighter fluid, propane, or flammable gasses, strike-anywhere matches, mace, tear gas, hair spray, or dry ice.
Your Health: If you become ill or feel any discomfort for any reason, please inform the pilot immediately. Subject to safety requirements and the instructions given to us by air traffic controllers, he will terminate the flight upon your request.
Air Sickness & Ear Comfort: Airsickness bags are located in your seat pocket. Locate them when you board, and please have one ready! Separately, for your comfort, clear your ears when descending (by swallowing or chewing) – the airplane is not pressurized.
Hypoxia (state of oxygen deficiency): Considered the most lethal of all physiological factors, with symptoms that include dizziness, headache, visual impairment, euphoria, drowsiness, and numbness, hypoxia is preventable by the use of the aircraft’s oxygen system or flight at lower altitude. Please notify the pilot immediately if you experience or even think you may have any such symptoms.
Other Physiological Effects: There are many physiological effects of flight that you may experience, including: disorientation (when banking or due to G forces), illusions (particularly when in the clouds), “red out” when looking thru the propeller into the sun (about one out of seven passengers may experience it – manifestations range from seeing everything in the color red, to (in extreme cases) seizures).
Weather: If the weather deteriorates or other safety considerations require it, we may need to scrub or terminate the flight prematurely. Don’t be too disappointed – You’ll get a rain check! J
Talking: Please restrict conversation during taxiing, take-off, and landing. It is good practice for the pilot to keep a “sterile cockpit” (passenger silence) during these critical flight operations. The pilot needs to listen for instructions from airport control towers and control facilities and must remain particularly alert. One exception: because passengers are an important safety resource, please point out (visually) to the pilot all nearby airborne aircraft when you see them.
Co-pilot’s Controls: If you sit in the co-pilot’s seat (right front seat), please do not touch or obstruct the full extension of the yoke (the steering wheel), and other controls. The pilot will demonstrate the full-extension of the yoke so that you can become comfortable with the needed clearances.
Lights and Noises: There are many flashing lights, aural alarms and the like that are part of normal flight operation, particularly during departure and arrival. Please anticipate them and do not be startled.
Environmental: The plane is both air conditioned and heated. There are airflow controls near each seat – on the floor and ceiling. Please locate them and ensure that you can operate them before departure.
Headsets and Intercom: You will be given a headset upon boarding to protect your hearing from engine noise and to provide an intercom between the plane’s occupants. The knobs on your headset control the volume. Keep the microphone very close to your mouth when speaking (otherwise it won’t work). If you are occupying the co-pilot’s seat, you may adjust a co-pilot/passenger volume/squelch control. If you like, the pilot can segregate passengers from aviation communications to permit you to talk privately.
Portable Electronic Devices: Please turn off all portable electronic devices including cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), pagers, other wireless devices, and gameboys during the flight.
Emergency Operations: Similar to airline practices, preparation for emergency procedures in general aviation is essential for flight safety. Prior to flight, the pilot will explain various instruments, equipment and procedures used in an emergency, including the transceiver, autopilot, the location and use of the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), the location of first aide and survival equipment, and forced landing procedures.
Fire Extinguisher: A fire extinguisher is located behind the copilot seat. Unlatch, remove pin, aim at fire, and squeeze trigger (in a series of short burst) if it is necessary for you to use the fire extinguisher.
Any Other Questions or Concerns: Please do not hesitate to ask me (the pilot)!
Regards
Richie (PPL-JAR)
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