When does the PF conduct the arrival briefing?

When does the PF conduct the arrival briefing?

• A. After taxi and before takeoff
• B. As soon as adequate information is available and workload is at a minimum (before TOD)
• C. At the end of the flight
• D. After FMS programming is complete

Answer: (B)

The arrival briefing is done when you have enough information and the cockpit workload is at a low point, so you can plan ahead without rushing. This timing lets the PF and PM go over the arrival plan together—the STAR or arrival route, expected runway and approach, altitude and speed restrictions, and any special procedures or contingencies—while you still have time to set up the FMS and brief actions if weather or traffic changes. Doing it before the descent (before top of descent) ensures everyone is aligned and ready to execute smoothly with ATC, rather than waiting until later when conditions and workload could make coordination harder.

The arrival briefing is done when you have enough information and the cockpit workload is at a low point, so you can plan ahead without rushing. This timing lets the PF and PM go over the arrival plan together—the STAR or arrival route, expected runway and approach, altitude and speed restrictions, and any special procedures or contingencies—while you still have time to set up the FMS and brief actions if weather or traffic changes. Doing it before the descent (before top of descent) ensures everyone is aligned and ready to execute smoothly with ATC, rather than waiting until later when conditions and workload could make coordination harder.