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When should a pilot request an outlook briefing?

  1. When departure is six or more hours away
  2. When the planned departure is less than one hour away
  3. When the pilot needs only one item of information
  4. When the pilot filed the flight plan the day before
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Correct answer: When departure is six or more hours away

An outlook briefing is for planning only. Get a standard or abbreviated briefing before departure.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 7-1-5 Preflight Briefing, page 527

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026