Advice to give passengers?

[gator4798]

Hello All. I am about to get my PPL and I wanted to know what advice you suggest I pass along to passengers. Will be flying small 152s or 172s. Things like help me watch for other planes or don't press that button. Thanks!

[USMC-SGT]

Here is how you work the seatbelts, here is how you work the door. In the event of an emergency I will, you will XXX.

Please keep your hands and feet well clear of the controls and do not touch anything on the instrument panel unless cleared through me. I may ask that you remain quiet during times like takeoff and landing but I will try to let you know the times I would like it quiet and let you know when its ok to speak freely again. It would be a great help if you could be on the lookout for other airplanes and let me know if you see somthing out of the ordinary.

most importantly end it with....any questions?

if they have never flown a light airplane then tell them what it is like and what to expect before you even get to the plane so they are aware

[MikeOH58]

I think USMC hit the nail on the head...Only thing I would add is to let them know that there will be a series of different noises coming from the engine, especially during the transition from cruise to landing, at that the noises are perfectly normal.

[N8081G]

Originally Posted by USMC-SGT

Here is how you work the seatbelts, here is how you work the door. In the event of an emergency I will, you will XXX.

Please keep your hands and feet well clear of the controls and do not touch anything on the instrument panel unless cleared through me. I may ask that you remain quiet during times like takeoff and landing but I will try to let you know the times I would like it quiet and let you know when its ok to speak freely again. It would be a great help if you could be on the lookout for other airplanes and let me know if you see somthing out of the ordinary.

most importantly end it with....any questions?

if they have never flown a light airplane then tell them what it is like and what to expect before you even get to the plane so they are aware

LOL wth? After tha speech i'm sure the passenger will want to know if you have your boxers on too tight! (assuming you have any on)

[tonyw]

Here's my briefing for my brother.

"Buckle up, be nice, and if I crash the plane, unbuckle me and drag me out. Any questions?"

[NC_BE300]

Originally Posted by MikeOH58

I think USMC hit the nail on the head...Only thing I would add is to let them know that there will be a series of different noises coming from the engine, especially during the transition from cruise to landing, at that the noises are perfectly normal.

Definitly agree on that point.

Some of my passengers when flying in Cessna's- had this concern and they mentioned it after the flight. Especially when reducing power for landing-sometimes pax have thought the engine quit because the of relativly quiet noise when compared to cruise flight for example.

Other points in the above posts i think did a great job of covering the other things.

[jml2992]

I teach my students the STEVE checklist.

S-Seatbelts
T-Traffic
E-Exits
V-Vents and Windows
E-Extenguisher

Sometimes it's a bit over the top but really, I would rather have too much information than not enough.

[moxiepilot]

My standard briefing:

In order to fasten your seatbelt, insert the metal flap into the red receptical, in order to unfasten your seatbelt, depress the red button to release the metal flap.

In order to close your door, pull the door inward, push the paddle forward, in order to unlock the door, pull the paddle rearward, push outward on the door.

There is a fire extinguisher fastend to the floor. Unfasten the extinguisher to release it from the floor, pull the pin and squesses at the base of the fire.

No smoking on the flight.

If there is an unexpected reason we need to egress the aircraft, wait until the aircraft has come to a complete stop, unfasten your seatbelt, open your door and move outside to the rear of the airplane where we will do a head count. There are 3 people on this flight.

If you feel sick at any time during the flight you need to let me know as soon as possible, so that I can help you. If you wait until you're choking it down, its gonna be too late and you're cleaning up.

Any questions?

[surreal1221]

Buckle up, open door, good. . .now close it. . .excellent.

Fire extinguiser is behind you. Don't speak until we're above 1000ft AGL (if I have to explain, I'll explain), also don't speak when we are coming back inbound unless you see traffic.

[Pilot877]

Originally Posted by N8081G

LOL wth? After tha speech i'm sure the passenger will want to know if you have your boxers on too tight! (assuming you have any on)

Maybe they will, but he is following the #1 and #2 Golden Rules of Aviation: "Fly Safe", and "C.Y.A." Even your best bud can turn into your worst enemy if lawyers get involved.

[bok269]

One thing I have thought of is to make sure your front seat passenger understands the importance of the rudder pedals and that they are not foot rests.

[PGT]

get in, strap in, and ####

then at cruise it's usually... "ok now put out or get out"

[Screaming_Emu]

Also, a lot of people include the location of the sick sack. I would kinda play that by ear. If someone is nervous about getting sick, simply bringing the fact up that it may be possible makes it a probability that they will end up using it. But some people it puts them at ease that there is one. Just kinda know your audience.

I usually didn't mention it but after flying with passengers for a while you can tell when they're starting to not feel too well. They're quiet, lots of deep breathing. That's when I'd tell them where it was. Didn't have anybody miss it.

[frog_flyer]

Yeah all that.

and:

"At some point in cruise, I will be unzipping my pants....."


kidding

[gator4798]

Thanks for all the help guys. My flying porting of the Checkride is tomorrow and my first passenger is going up about 20 min after I land So its good to know these things in advance rather then when their face is turning green "What it was just a forward slip?!" The decrees in engine noise is a good one to. Very cool thanks a ton!

[XLR99]

For a 5pt bonus, name the reg that applies to this question.
Above and beyond the briefing, go out of your way to fly smoothly, use shallow bank angles, be smooth on the power transitions, etc. Don't be like the tools in the 172 vomit comet video a few months ago with the chicks puking all over the airplane. Non pilots generally think they are going to die if you bank over about 15deg., or if anything unexpected happens.
Since you mention Cherokee, make sure you get the door to minimize the chance of it popping; also has double benefit if your pax is hot....

[USMC-SGT]

(a) Before each takeoff the pilot in command of an airplane carrying passengers shall ensure that all passengers have been orally briefed on --
(1) Smoking. Each passenger shall be briefed on when, where, and under what conditions smoking is prohibited. This briefing shall include a statement, as appropriate, that the Federal Aviation Regulations require passenger compliance with lighted passenger information signs and no smoking placards, prohibit smoking in lavatories, and require compliance with crewmember instructions with regard to these items;
(2) Use of safety belts and shoulder harnesses. Each passenger shall be briefed on when, where, and under what conditions it is necessary to have his or her safety belt and, if installed, his or her shoulder harness fastened about him or her. This briefing shall include a statement, as appropriate, that Federal Aviation Regulations require passenger compliance with the lighted passenger sign and/or crewmember instructions with regard to these items;
(3) Location and means for opening the passenger entry door and emergency exits;
(4) Location of survival equipment;
(5) Ditching procedures and the use of flotation equipment required under §91.509 for a flight over water; and
(6) The normal and emergency use of oxygen equipment installed on the airplane.
(b) The oral briefing required by paragraph (a) of this section shall be given by the pilot in command or a member of the crew, but need not be given when the pilot in command determines that the passengers are familiar with the contents of the briefing. It may be supplemented by printed cards for the use of each passenger containing --
(1) A diagram of, and methods of operating, the emergency exits; and
(2) Other instructions necessary for use of emergency equipment.
(c) Each card used under paragraph (b) must be carried in convenient locations on the airplane for the use of each passenger and must contain information that is pertinent only to the type and model airplane on which it is used.

[Maurus]

My advice would be to have them hold on tight and not blow chunks in my direction.











J/K