Which type of Approach Brief is used for ILS, PAR, ASR, VOR, or LOC approaches?

Which type of Approach Brief is used for ILS, PAR, ASR, VOR, or LOC approaches?

• A. TICARM
• B. TCARM
• C. TAG
• D. FETL

Answer: (A)

A structured approach brief ensures all crew members share the same plan and know the critical details before starting an instrument approach. For ILS, PAR, ASR, VOR, or LOC approaches, TICARM is used because it systematically covers the elements you must review: the type of approach, the exact approach procedure (IAP) you're flying, the final approach course you’ll follow, any altitude restrictions along the approach, required equipment or configuration and performance considerations, the minimums for descent, and the missed-approach procedure if you need to execute one. This format keeps the briefing concise yet comprehensive, so you know how you’ll align with the runway, what minimums you must meet, and what to do if the approach cannot be completed. Other brief formats may omit one or more of these parts, making TICARM the best fit for reliably briefing these approaches.

A structured approach brief ensures all crew members share the same plan and know the critical details before starting an instrument approach. For ILS, PAR, ASR, VOR, or LOC approaches, TICARM is used because it systematically covers the elements you must review: the type of approach, the exact approach procedure (IAP) you're flying, the final approach course you’ll follow, any altitude restrictions along the approach, required equipment or configuration and performance considerations, the minimums for descent, and the missed-approach procedure if you need to execute one. This format keeps the briefing concise yet comprehensive, so you know how you’ll align with the runway, what minimums you must meet, and what to do if the approach cannot be completed. Other brief formats may omit one or more of these parts, making TICARM the best fit for reliably briefing these approaches.