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 Ex 2. Preparation for flight and Action after flight
Aim: To understand how to prepare the aircraft for flight and leave the aircraft after flight.
Airfield Rules/Procedure/Safety:
- Standing orders
- Booking out/in
- Windsock
- Signals square
- Fuel Storage
- Fire extinguisher/s
- Smoking
Student Comfort:
- Seating Position
- Suitable clothing for conditions expected
Flight Authorisation and aircraft acceptance:
- Pre-flight planning
- Aircraft documentation
- Air traffic control information
- Personal equipment
Pre-flight checks:
- Use of manufacturer.s check list or mnemonic
- Explanation of extra items to check if aircraft just rigged
External checks:
- Position of aircraft suitable for starting
- Fire extinguisher is available
- Taxi path is unobstructed
Starting and warming up engine:
- Pre-start checks
- Stages and controls involved
- Signals that may be used
Pre-Takeoff checks:
- Use of manufacturer.s checklist or suitable mnemonic
- Importance of this check (vital actions)
Running down and switching off:
- stages and controls involved
Leaving the aircraft:
- Suitably parked/picketed
- Controls locked or restrained
- Brief external check
Completion of post-flight documentation:
- Booking in
- Reporting of defects
- Entries in personal flight log
- Entries in Airframe/Engine log
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