What is the seventh step in the Crew Coordination Steps?

• A. Develop and communicate plan
• B. QRH
• C. QRC
• D. Captain assigns PF

Answer: (A)

In Crew Coordination, the crucial act is to turn information and options into a concrete, shared plan. The seventh step centers on developing that plan and then communicating it clearly so everyone knows what will be done, by whom, and in what order. This moment is where analysis becomes action and where coordination really takes shape. Clear planning and explicit communication reduce ambiguity, align the crew’s mental model, and set up effective task distribution and timing. Without articulating a plan, even good decisions can falter because expectations and responsibilities aren’t synchronized.

Tools like QRH or QRC are reference aids used during decision making, not the act of finalizing and sharing the plan. Assigning the Pilot Flying is an important operational step, but the essence of the seventh step is to create a concrete plan and ensure both pilots are on the same page regarding how to execute it.