EPs during the brief? We cover IIMC, NVG failure and landing considerations for EPs. We also cover "special considerations" based on the mission. For example, what you do for a single engine failure in a hover over an LZ is NOT what you would do while performing a live host.
It does take awhile to develop a good brief. And it isn't one size (brief) fits all (missions). There are five or six maneuvers our aircrew training manual says an MTP MUST brief prior to performing the maneuver:
1) Tail rotor backup servo check
2) Generator under frequency/low rotor RPM disable check
3) Autorotational RPM check
4) Max power check/limiter check
5) Vh
6) A + B vibration absorber tuning check (A/L only)
I have to check for the brief when evaluating an MTP on these maneuvers, but the emphasis I make is that they should ensure the copilot is listening. It is so important that there is now another task I am required to evaluate during an APART:
7) Respond to critical situation during maintenance check.
At first, 70% or more failed to do what they said they would do if an emergency occurred during a maintenance check. Now it is down to about 20%. I realize not everyone preforms MTF/FCF maneuvers, but the concept applies to other maneuvers and missions.
Brief length:
Too long, mundane, or not applicable...no one listens.
Too short or not detailed enough...crew fails to do the optimal procedures/steps for the particular flight regime