Approach Briefing

It's not uncommon to be asked in an airline pilot interview to brief an approach from a provided chart. Here are some of my thoughts and techniques on what makes a good approach briefing. One note: In my demo I failed to brief the type of entry into holding on the missed approach....that's another point you may want to add.

[mja]

You have an extremely professional demeanor. I found this info very useful for my upcoming interview with Republic Airways.

[vinceocratic]

If the TDZE is 13' why did you set 100'? Are you using a rule of thumb for setting TDZE? Also, What's with the discrepancy in the usage of FAF symbology for precision and non-precision approaches? By definition I just read that the Maltese cross is the FAF symbol for non-precision approaches and the lightning-arrow symbol is the FAF symbol for precision approaches. In the plate that you're briefing the FAF symbology implies that it's a non-precision approach. Can you shed some light on this?

[vinceocratic]

Have a ton more questions if you don't mind...
So, if you're flying an ils approach, once you're vectored to the intersection to intercept the glidslope do you report "established?" "Established on th localizer?" Or what do you report to ATC?
I'm briefing an ils approach with a localizer approach too. So I'm very curious since it's a precision approach if the localizer is even mentioned to ATC? You see where I'm getting mixed up a little?

[grrruifuc]

For who and what do you fly? I am interviewing with Express Jet in the morning and really enjoyed this rundown of Jepp plates.

[vinceocratic]

Where's the page number on the FAA approach plates? Is it the number at the top center of the plate or the one on the top right of the plate (above the briefing strip)?

[TonyP]

Important note: "Don't hit the seawall! " As we know from a couple of years ago, that's important!

[vinceocratic]

This is awesome. Thank you. One question, though: when you briefed "cross Axmul at 1800'" is that waypoint where you would intercept the glideslope?

[AirlinePilotHiring]

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[vinceocratic]

If I wanted to use this briefing style for a smaller aircraft, how would the "set 100' in the MCP window" translate? Let's assume i'm training in a 172

[captainalpha]

thanks you so much :) are you a real pilot ?

[cmritchie]

I need to see the following the log book to the aircraft that you plan on using and it must show the following (1) the patio static system has been testing within 2 years and in satisfactory with a signature in the logs. (2) In the navigation logs I need to see the aircraft navigation systems have been tested within the two years and are in check with the required signature. (3) Need to see in the aircraft logs that the engine(s) has it’s 100 hour inspection unless the aircraft is certificated under parts 91 operations only. (4) Need to see in the log books that the 1, 000 hour inspection/phase 1, 2, or 3has been completed and signed off. (5) In the logs in to see that all airworthiness directives have been complied with and signed. (6)Need to see the transponder is tested within the two years and signed.