Which items are examples of information given to pilots before departure?

• A. The date of the flight
• B. The packing group
• C. The class or division and any subsidiary risk(s)
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Before departure, pilots are given information that affects how the flight is planned and conducted, including details about any dangerous goods on board. The date of the flight is part of the operating information the crew use for scheduling, regulatory compliance, and coordination with air traffic control and weather planning. For dangerous goods, the packing group tells the crew how hazardous the material is and what packaging and segregation are required. The class or division and any subsidiary risk(s) identify the specific hazards and the corresponding handling and emergency response actions needed during loading, transport, and potential incidents. This composed set of data is documented on the dangerous goods declaration and loading information that pilots review before departure. Since all of these items are communicated to pilots beforehand, all of the above are examples of information given to pilots before departure.