Rev 4 6 April 20
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
1.
Preflight Inspection – COMPLETE.
2.
Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses, Canopy -- BRIEF PASSENGER, ADJUST and LOCK.
3.
Fuel Selector Valve -- DESIRERED TANK.
4.
Radio Master Switches, Electrical Equipment -- OFF.
5.
Brakes – TEST, SET or HOLD (as desired, release prior to taxi).
6.
Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN.
STARTING ENGINE
1.
Master Switch -- ON
2.
Mixture -- RICH
3.
Carburetor Heat -- COLD
4.
Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- ON-CHECK (fuel pressure)-OFF
5.
Prime -- AS REQUIRED (up to 4 strokes when cold), CONFIRM LOCKED
6.
Throttle -- OPEN 1/8 INCH
7.
Propeller Area -- CLEAR
8.
Ignition Switch -- LEFT MAG
9.
Starter Button -- DEPRESS (release on engine start)
10.
Ignition Switch -- BOTH
11.
Oil Pressure -- CHECK (normal w/in 30 sec.)
12.
Throttle -- ADJUST (1000 RPM or less for warm-up)
13.
Radio Master Switches – ON
14.
Transponder – ON, SET CODE (prior to taxi)
PRIOR TO TAXI
1.
Flashing Beacon – ON or AS DESIRED
2.
Radio Master Switches, Electrical Equipment – ON or AS DESIRED
3.
Navigation Lights – ON (as required)
4.
Gyro Instruments – CONFIRM OPERATION
5.
Brakes -- RELEASE
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1.
Brakes – HOLD or SET.
2.
Canopy -- CLOSED /FLIGHT RANGE and SECURED (latch or tighten Lock)
3.
Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT
4.
Flight Instruments -- SET
5.
Fuel Selector Valve -- FULLEST TANK
6.
Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- ON
7.
Mixture -- RICH (above 5000 feet, LEAN to obtain maximum RPM)
8.
Flaps -- TEST
9.
Elevator Trim -- TAKEOFF
10.
Throttle -- 1700 RPM
a.
Magnetos -- CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 150 RPM on either magneto or 50
RPM differential between magnetos)
b.
Carburetor Heat – ON (check for RPM drop) then OFF
c.
Engine Instruments, Ammeter and Voltmeter -- CHECK (Normal)
d.
Suction Gage -- CHECK (Normal)
11.
Throttle -- 1000 RPM
12.
Radios -- SET
Rev 4 6 April 20
NORMAL TAKEOFF
1.
Heading – CHECK WITH RUNWAY
2.
Landing Light – ON or AS DESIRED
3.
Wing Flaps -- UP
4.
Throttle -- FULL OPEN (2275 RPM Min)
5.
Mixture – RICH (above 5000 feet, LEAN to obtain maximum RPM)
6.
Elevator Control -- LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 60 MPH)
7.
Time -- NOTE
8.
Climb Speed -- 90-110 MPH (to safe altitude)
SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
1.
Heading – CHECK WITH RUNWAY
2.
Landing Light – ON or AS DESIRED
3.
Wing Flaps – 1/2
4.
Brakes -- APPLY
5.
Throttle -- FULL OPEN (2275 RPM Min)
6.
Mixture - - RICH (above 5000 feet, LEAN to obtain maximum RPM)
7.
Brakes -- RELEASE
8.
Elevator Control -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
9.
Time -- NOTE
10.
Climb Speed -- 75 MPH (until all obstacles are cleared) then 90 - 120
11.
Wing Flaps -- RETRACT (after reaching 89 MPH)
ENROUTE CLIMB
1.
Airspeed – 89 -120 MPH
NOTE
If
a maximum performance climb is necessary; 89 MPH at sea level, decreasing to 84
MPH at 13,000 ft. MSL
2.
Throttle -- FULL OPEN (monitor Cylinder Head Temperature)
3.
Mixture -- RICH (below 5000 feet); LEAN (for max RPM above 5000 feet)
4.
Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- OFF (at a safe altitude above terrain)
5.
Flight Plan – OPEN or AS DESIRED
CRUISE
1.
Power -- 2000-2700 RPM
3.
Mixture -- LEAN (Power below 75%)
4.
Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- CONFIRM OFF
5.
Fuel Tank Selector – SWITCH or AS NEEDED (every 30 Mins. for lateral balance)
IN RANGE /DESCENT
1.
Throttle – REDUCE (2700 RPM MAXIMUM)
2.
Mixture – ADJUST (gradually richen during descent)
3.
Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- ON
4.
Prepare for arrival
a. Obtain altimeter setting. – RESET
ALTIMETER
b. Obtain wind and sky conditions
c. Brief arrival plan and pattern entry
d. Communicate intentions
Rev 4 6 April 20
BEFORE LANDING
1.
Seats, Belts, Harnesses -- ADJUST and LOCK
2.
Brakes -- TEST
3.
Auxiliary Fuel Pump --ON
4.
Fuel Selector Valve -- FULLEST TANK or DOWNWIND TANK (high side)
5.
Mixture -- RICH
6.
Carburetor Heat -- ON (below 2000 RPM, or apply full heat before closing
throttle)
NORMAL LANDING
1.
Airspeed -- 81 - 85 MPH
2.
Wing Flaps -- AS DESIRED (below 110 MPH)
3.
Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST
4.
Landing Roll -- LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
5.
Wing Flaps -- UP (after touchdown)
6.
Braking -- MINIMUM REQUIRED
SHORT FIELD LANDING
1.
Wing Flaps -- FULL (below 110 MPH)
2.
Airspeed -- MAINTAIN 75MPH
3.
Power -- REDUCE (slowly, as obstacle is cleared)
4.
Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST
5.
Wing Flaps -- UP (after touchdown)
6.
Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY
BALKED LANDING
1.
Throttle -- FULL OPEN
2.
Carburetor Heat -- COLD
3.
Wing Flaps -- UP
4.
Airspeed -- 75 MPH (until all obstacles are cleared)
AFTER LANDING
1.
Wing Flaps -- UP
2.
Carburetor Heat -- COLD
3.
Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- OFF
4.
Landing Light – OFF or AS DESIRED
5.
Time -- NOTE
SECURING AIRPLANE
1.
Parking Brake -- AS NEEDED
2.
Radios, Electrical Equipment -- OFF
3.
Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF.
4.
Ignition Switch -- OFF
5.
Master Switch -- OFF
6.
Control Lock -- INSTALL
7.
Tie Downs, Wheel Chocks – DEPLOY (as desired)
8.
Canopy – CLOSED and LATCHED
9.
Canopy Cover – INSTALL AS NEEDED
10.
Pitot and Vent Covers – INSTALL
11.
Flight Plan – CLOSE or AS DESIRED
Rev 3 14 November 2017
MAXIMUM
PERFORMANCE SPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATION
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