Originally Posted by
FlyHigh88
so the pilot flying is usually the only one who briefs the plate out loud?
There are many ways to accomplish the objective and a lot of the advice already posted is excellent!
In my experience, it's up to the PF as to who does what predicated on cockpit workload. If the PF wants the PNF to brief the approach, that's fine, as long as it's done correctly. Another reason to accomplish the briefing early....but
not 200 miles out as I've seen done.
As has been stated, double check
everything, check the freqs, tune and identify radios and don't "assume" the other pilot has everything set correctly. Also, one last point that seems almost ridiculous to mention but it has happened. In the heat of battle,
ALWAYS make sure someone is flying the aircraft, especially when the workload is the heaviest and the tendency is to be "heads down" !!
Just my two cents worth....
G'Day Mates
