FAA Ref: FAA-S-ACS-6C Area II Task B (Flight Deck Management)
Scenario & Physics Summary
Pre-flight passenger briefing protocols, dual-control clearance, and handling anxious passenger freeze during flight.
Interactive 3D Visual Plates & Scenario Media
Plate 1: Passenger Inadvertent Control Interference
Plate 2: Passenger Inadvertent Control Interference
Plate 3: Passenger Inadvertent Control Interference
Plate 4: Passenger Inadvertent Control Interference
Aerodynamic & Operational Physics
Passenger panic during turbulence or steep bank can lead to involuntary gripping of yoke, cyclic, or rudder pedals.
Passenger Briefing (SAFETY / S3): Brief emergency exit, seatbelts, hands off dual flight controls at all times.
If passenger freezes on controls: Firm, calm verbal command ("RELEASE CONTROLS"), use mechanical leverage or physical override if control authority is threatened.
FAA Exam Gotcha Alert
Exam Trap: Passenger briefings are a mandatory legal requirement under 14 CFR 91 before engine start.
Frequently Asked Questions & Exam Explanations
What should be included in a pre-flight passenger safety briefing?
Seatbelt operation, door exits, fire extinguisher location, non-smoking rules, and keeping hands/feet clear of flight controls.
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