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RFT 227: Prepare The Cabin!

In airline operations, flight crews and cabin crews are thoroughly trained on what to expect in the event of an emergency landing. There are several acronyms that are used to convey this information.NTSB:N - Nature of emergencyT - Time until landingS - SignalB - BraceTEST :T - Type of EmergencyE - Exits to be used in the event of evacuationS - Signal to be given by the flight deck crew to brace customersT - Time to prepare cabinNITS:N -nature of the emergencyI - information to passenger & preparationT -time remainingS - SignalsIf the aircraft is equipped with an Evacuation Command Switch, this will be part of the briefing.After receiving the briefing from the Captain, the lead flight attendant will identify any Able Bodied Passengers (ABPs) who can assist with a potential evacuation, and may reseat and thoroughly brief APBs if time permits.https://youtu.be/fJ5ZLdJDBrg We're extending our New Year offer: the first book in the Hamfist series is now FREE!You can download the book in the e-book format of your choice at Amazon or Smashwords.