The PIC must brief passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing.

• A. The PIC must brief passengers and notify them to fasten during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
• B. Flight attendants must brief passengers.
• C. Passengers must figure it out themselves.
• D. No briefing is required.

Answer: (A)

The pilot in command is responsible for passenger safety and must convey how to use the safety belts and when to fasten them. Before taxi, takeoff, and landing, a brief reminder on fastening the belt and keeping it fastened during these critical phases helps prevent injuries if the aircraft experiences movement or turbulence. In a small glider or airplane without cabin crew, the PIC performs this briefing themselves rather than relying on someone else or leaving passengers to figure it out. Skipping the briefing isn’t appropriate, and expecting passengers to determine belt use on their own isn’t safe or compliant.