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AA.I.C.S1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Interpret weather information, apply principles of aeronautical decision-making, and us...

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Interpret weather information, apply principles of aeronautical decision-making, and use a Flight Risk Assessment Tool, if available.

Bottom line

Pilot briefings are the gathering and translation of weather and aeronautical information into a form usable by the pilot to assist in flight planning and decision making. Review forecast information that will affect the proposed flight, such as GFAs, TAFs, prognosis charts, and weather advisories, in a logical order of climbout, en route, and descent. A flight risk assessment tool (FRAT) is a way to record and analyze identified hazards and risks.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 91.103 (Preflight action.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. AC 91-92 — AC No: 91-92
  3. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. AWH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-28A
  5. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 13 (p. 13-5) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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