Weather servicesQuestion 360 of 934

Which item does a briefer give first in a standard briefing?

  1. Winds aloft
  2. The destination forecast
  3. Adverse conditions
  4. The synopsis
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Correct answer: Adverse conditions

The standard briefing starts with adverse conditions that might make the pilot alter or cancel the flight.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 7-1-5 Preflight Briefing, page 525

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026