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What is Brace Position?

Brace Position A body position adopted by passengers and crew to minimize injury during an imminent impact or emergency landing, as per operator instructions.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Brace Position” Used in Practice?

Cabin crew, instruct passengers to assume the brace position for emergency landing.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Brace Position?

A body position adopted by passengers and crew to minimize injury during an imminent impact or emergency landing, as per operator instructions.

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