Brief the Approach

After obtaining the most recent weather from ATIS, ASOS, or AWOS, it is time to review the appropriate approach chart. If you have another qualified pilot on board, ask him or her to brief the approach. If you are operating as a single pilot, brief yourself. You may want to use the following format:

	Conduct IFR Approach Briefing
	Item	Example
	Type of Approach	"This will be a straight-in VOR approach to Runway 23 at Bedford Airport."
	Frequencies	"VOR frequency is 115.3 MHz; tower is 119.0."
	Headings	"Final approach course is 228 degrees."
	Altitudes	"The MDA for this approach is 680'."
	Rate of Descent	"The required rate of descent is 500 fpm at 120 knots indicated."
	Timing	"Time from FAF to missed approach point is 2 minutes."
	Elevation	"Field elevation is 133; touchdown zone elevation is 333."
	Runway length	"Runway length is 6,500."
	Notes	"ADF required; use Boston altimeter setting if local setting not received."
	Missed Approach  Procedure	"MAP is climbing right turn to 2,000, direct BE LOM and hold."