pilot briefing

pilot briefing

[′pī·lət ‚brēf·iŋ] (meteorology) Oral comment on the observed and forecast weather conditions along a route, given by a forecaster to the pilot, navigator, or other air crew member prior to takeoff. Also known as briefing; flight briefing; flight-weather briefing.

pilot briefing

As it pertains to ATC (air traffic control), it is a service provided by a flight service station to assist pilots in flight planning. Briefing items may include weather information, NOTAMs (notices to airmen), military traffic, flow-control information, and other items as requested.