-----Preflight Inspection-----



1.Cabin

Cabin Door - CHECK condition, security

Flight Controls - CHECK freedom of movement

Magneto & Electrical Switches - OFF (check
operation of lights if required and stall warning system
with respective switches ON)

Fuel quantity Gauges - CHECK quantity

Main Fuel Shut-off Valve - OPEN

Aux Fuel Shut-off Valve - CLOSED

Seat Belts - CHECK condition, secure belt and
harness if not in use

Emergency Locator Transmitter - ARMED



2.Right Wing

Wing Root Fairing - CHECK secure

Aileron - CHECK condition, freedom of move-ment,
security

Wing Tip and Light - CHECK condition During
preflight performed by pilot

Inspect the front and rear lift struts for
straightness, dents and other damage.

CHECK strut drain holes to ensure that they are
not plugged and the struts do not contain water.

If either of the above conditions is found, contact
an authorized aircraft mechanic to determine aircraft
airworthiness.

Tie-down - REMOVE

Pitot-Static Tubes - CHECK unobstructed (visual
check only)

Fuel - CHECK quantity, color, cap secure
3.Right Main Gear

Chocks - REMOVE

Tires - CHECK condition, inflation?Brakes - CHECK condition



4.Nose Section

Windshield - CHECK condition, cleanliness

Oil - CHECK quantity, dip stick secure

Fuel - DRAIN gascolator, CHECK for leakage

Engine Compartment - CHECK condition, leak-age,
etc.

Cowling and Inspection Door - CHECK condi-tion,
security

Propeller and Spinner - CHECK condition,
security Air Filter - CHECK condition.



5.Left Main Gear

Same as right main gear.



6.Left Wing

Same as right wing.



7.Fuselage (Left Side)

Fabric - CHECK condition Windows - CHECK
condition, cleanliness



8.Empennage

Horizontal Stabilizer and Brace Wires - CHECK
condition, security

Vertical Stabilizer and Tail Light - CHECK
condition

Elevator, Trim Tab and Rudder - CHECK condi-tion,
freedom of movement, security

Tail Wheel - CHECK condition, inflation, secu-rity



9.Fuselage (Right Side)

Same as fuselage left side?BEFORE STARTING



1.Seat Belts/Shoulder Harness - FASTENED

2.Fuel Shut-Off Valve - OPEN

3.Brakes - SET

4.Cabin Door - CLOSED (windows open as
desired)


-----Engine Start-----


1. Magneto Switch ON

2. Throttle Cracked (1/8 to 1/4")

3. Carburetor Heat COLD (IN)

4. Prime (as required, if available )

5. Brakes CHECK SET AND FIRM

6. Propeller CLEAR

7. Prop to START

8. Oil Pressure - CHECK AT ONCE: SHUT
DOWN IF NO OIL PRESSURE IN 30 SECONDS

9. All other Instruments - CHECK

10. Throttle to 800-1000 RPM



-----Take-Off - Normal-----


1. Controls - CHECK Free and Correct

2. Instruments - CHECK

3. Trim - SET for take-off

4. Main Fuel Valve - OPEN (IN)

5. Aux Fuel Valve - CLOSED

6. Altimeter - CHECK

7. Run Up

- CHECK Mags at 1800 RPM - < 150 RPM Mag Drop

- Carb Heat

8. Windows and Doors - CLOSED AND LATCHED

9. Seat Belts/Harness - FASTENED

10. CLEAR TRAFFIC PATTERN

11. Take Off

12. Establish Climb Speed

Best Angle 50 MPH

Best Rate 0-5000 ft 68 MPH

Best Rate 5-10000 ft 58 MPH?Cruise (Gross Weight, Sea Level)

Throttle - Set as Desired

Trim - Set for level flight



-----Airspeeds-----

Level flight or climb 95 MPH 95 MPH
Glide or dive 128 MPH 129 MPH
Maneuver 80 MPH 80 MPH
Stall 40 MPH 40 MPH
Glide 67 MPH 67 MPH
Most Miles Per Gal 69 MPH 69 MPH
Most Flight Time per Gal. 48 MPH 48 MPH



-----Approach and Landing-----

Brakes - CHECK firm, parking brake OFF

Approach Speed - 55 - 60 MPH

Shutdown

Brakes (Cool) SET

Engine - AT IDLE RPM

Magneto Switches OFF

Tie Down or Hangar