Stephen! wrote:
This is what I used to brief new passengers when I was flying around
Guam:

Passenger Briefing

Takeoffs And Landings
1. Seat belts must be fastened at all times just like in the car.
2. Please do not distract pilot during takeoffs and landings.

Other Airplanes
If you see another airplane in the air that I have not pointed out to
you, do not assume that I see it. Point it out. Do this even during the
"quiet times"�

Fear Or Illness
Feeling anxious is normal when flying in small airplanes the first few
times. If you feel frightened, tell me. If you feel nauseous, please
tell me immediately. Focus your eyes on distant objects outside the
airplane. Do not read or stare at the floor. Direct the air vents at your
face. Try to relax.


Turbulence
The air near the ground is frequently moving because of heat rising from
the ground. Airliners generally cruise above most turbulence, but small
airplanes often cannot avoid it. While the bumps you may feel can be
disconcerting if you are not used to it, turbulence by itself is not
dangerous.


To Open the Door (only when told to open it!)
1. Lift the handle and push all the way back.
2. Push out on the door.

To Open the Window (Again, only when told to open it!)
1. Twist the handle.
2. Push the window all the way out.


Talking
Once the engine is started, and except in an emergency (or if I say
something to you) NO TALKING until I tell you it is okay. This will be
shortly after take off. I will need to be talking and listening to
several different people on the radio before and just after we take off.
It is vitally important that I hear what they have to say. I also need
to concentrate on performing the required checklists. There will be
plenty of time to talk to each other once we get out away from the
airport area. If, at any time, you are talking and you hear somebody say
something on the radio, IMMEDIATELY stop what you are saying. Even if it
means not finishing the word you were saying. I will tell you when it is
okay to continue. If you see another airplane in the air, and I have not
pointed it out to you, tell me about it using the "clock" method. You
can do this ANYTIME you see an airplane in the air and I am not talking
on the radio.


Things you will feel
When the engine first starts it will shake the plane a little bit. This
is normal and nothing to worry about.

While taxiing it will be a little bit bumpy. Remember that the landing
gear is afixed to pieces of spring steel and not shock absorbers or
springs. It is pretty stiff, just like a truck.

During takoff you will be pushed back into your seat and feel the little
bumps and cracks on the runway. As we accelerate and gain more lift both
of these will lessen.

As we speed up, the front of the airplane will begin to raise off the
ground a little bit.

You may also hear a buzzing sound during this time. It is nothing to
worry about.

Depending on how hard and which way the wind is blowing the plane may
turn or tilt a little bit immediately after we leave the runway. This is
because until this time the tyres were keeping the plane going straight
down the runway. Now that the tyres are no longer on the ground the wind
will turn the plane a little bit. This is entirely normal and will stop
almost immediately as I use the controls to turn into the wind.

Also depending on the winds there may be a couple little bumps as we
climb away from the runway and get above Barrigada hill. This is just a
little wind coming over the top of the hill.

We will climb to about 1500' above sea level (about 1000-1300' above the
ground) and fly to the south. Along the way we will see a lot of things
that you've only seen from the ground.

Upon our return to the airport area I will once again tell you when it is
"quiet time". Quiet time will then run until the engine is shut off on
the ground. Once again, you may break quiet time if you are reporting an
airplane in the air or if I am talking to you. Depending on the amount
of traffic quiet time may be very lax.


Things you will hear

You will hear the engine. You will be wearing headphones so it will not
be so loud as to hurt your ears. It really isn't that loud to begin
with, but wearing the earphones makes it more comfortable and easier for
us to communicate. You are welcome to take the headphones off anytime
you want, just let me know before you do so I don't think I am talking to
you through the intercom when you ain't even there!

You may hear a little creaking and groaning as we are taxiing and taking
off. You may also hear these sounds coming from the airplane. The
airframe is built to be flexible so is isn't fragile. These sounds are
just the flexible pieces rubbing on each other.

You will hear me and other people talking on the radio. You should have
an individual volume adjustment on your headset to allow you to set your
volume to a comfortable level. Keep the microphone close to your lips.
When you speak, use a normal tone of voice. If you find that the first
word or so that you are saying keeps getting cut off then start by saying
"uhhhhhh�" until you hear it in the headphones and without pausing go on
to the first word� next time speak a little louder�

You may hear a little buzzing sound when we take off and when we land.
This is nothing more than an indicator that I can use to judge our speed
without having to look at the speedometer.

When we get going a little faster you might hear the wind outside the
airplane.

Things you will see

You will see other airplanes on the ground. You will see other airplanes
in the air. If you see another airplane in the air while we are flying
and I have not pointed it out to you, let me know.

You will not see a whole lot out the front of the plane when we are
taking off and climbing. At that time it is better to look out the side
windows.

You will see the ocean.

You will see the jungle.

You will see downtown Agana, Windward Hills, you will see Talafofo Bay�
You *might* even get to see Talafofo Falls.

You will see Cocos Island.

You will see Apra Harbor.

This was wildly entertaining.

Thank you!