M3.1 English week 3

• Luchtvaartdienstverlener
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

module 3.1 English

• we will work from the book:
• book 2, unit 2
• preflight briefing
• no need to log into LessonUp
• telephone in bag please!

Marion Knikman, Deltion College IAS/LVD 2022

what is a briefing?

• meeting, held before boarding
• important information for cabin crew
• getting to know each other 
• making sure you are all on the same page

FA book 2, unit 2

• please open your book on page 6 (of book 2)
• read the text about the preflight briefing (in silence) 

why is a preflight briefing important for flight attendants?

• New flight origination or a crew change can lead to differences in the next flight.
• They need to know what their working position is, and the tasks at that position.
• they need to know what to be aware of for the comfort of the passengers.
• It also helps flights run smoothly 

name an example of non-routine operations:

• maintenance can be required which can delay the takeoff
• weather conditions (snow, thunderstorms) may create the need for re-routing (the pilots may choose another route or land elsewhere)
• shorter taxi times:  less time to prepare the cabin for takeoff
• large groups of special passengers on board (refugees, soccer fans)
• shorter than usual flight time (tailwinds): less time for service
• VIP's on board?
• etc. 

glossary / word list:

book 2, page 34-39 

www.expressdigibooks.com

glossary / today's words:

flight origination = where the plane starts its departure

to brief = to provide a short summary about something (to provide information)

to review = to look something over

taxi time = the amount of time spent taxiing

crew change = a different team on board to work

anticipate = to expect something to happen

non-routine operations = things that are not standard or regular

maintenance = repair in case of a technical failure

congestion on the runway = heavy traffic,  many planes waiting for takeoff 

next week:

the stages of flight

please bring your book!