Departure Briefs

Question 1

Departure brief made by captain

Answer 1

Logbook: MEL,CDL,NEF
Weather: Review Atis notams
Runway: departure airport conditions 
Pilot flying: planned departure runway 
Taxi considerations: hot spots, anticipated route 
Clearance 
Abnormal/Emergency procedure 
Terrain awareness 
Potential threats: tail strikes, thrust bump 
Review FMGS

Question 2

Takeoff brief made by FO (must include and be conducted in following order)

Answer 2

Pilot flying 
Planned flap setting and takeoff runway 
Gross weight (lower Ecam)
Actual flap setting, fuel on broad, thrust setting (upper Ecam)
Initial Altitude 
Nav or HDG (FCU and PFD)
V1, Vr, V2 (PERF TAKE OFF)
Review Engine out procedure for departure runway 
Clearance review

Question 3

Instrument approach brief

Answer 3

Weather review
Star review
Airport name and procedure identification
Chart date and index number
Navaid frequency/ ident
Final approach course
FAF crossing altitude and or step down altitudes
DDA, DA or DH
TDZE and Apt Elev
Review the 1000 AFE stabilized approach altitude in MSL
MSA
Missed approach procedure
Notes as applicable
Brief the highest obstacle in the plan view
Visibility/ ceiling requirements