What is the purpose of FAA AC 91-92: Pilot's Guide to a Preflight Briefing?

• A. To assess and meet the requirements prior to a flight
• B. To teach in-flight communication procedures
• C. To describe aircraft performance
• D. To provide weather briefing procedures

Answer: (A)

Preparing to fly starts with a thorough preflight briefing, and FAA AC 91-92 is the guide you use to run that briefing. Its purpose is to help you assess what is required for the flight and ensure those requirements are met before you depart. That means considering weather, fuel planning, weight and balance, flight plan, NOTAMs, available alternates, runway and aeronautical information, airspace, equipment, and any passenger information as part of the decision-making process before you take off. The goal is safety and compliance by confirming you have the necessary information and meet the flight’s requirements prior to departure. This guidance isn’t limited to in-flight communications, nor is it only about describing aircraft performance or weather briefing procedures; it covers the full scope of preflight planning to support a sound, legal, and safe flight.