What is the fifth step in the Crew Coordination Steps?

• A. Captain assigns PF
• B. PF - Maintain AC control
• C. QRH
• D. IAI

Answer: (A)

In crew coordination, establishing who will fly and who will monitor creates the clear roles needed for safe operation. The fifth step is for the captain to designate the Pilot Flying. This assignment sets up one pilot to focus on aircraft control while the other handles monitoring, navigation, and radios, enabling efficient callouts, checklist handling, and task sharing as the flight progresses. The Pilot Flying maintaining aircraft control is an ongoing duty of the role, not a standalone step in the sequence. The QRH and Immediate Action Items are resources and actions used in abnormal or emergency situations, not part of the normal step order. So naming the Pilot Flying is the best fit for the fifth step.