Steps to fly

Question 0

Steps for starting engine

Answer 0

1. Mixture – rich
2. Carburetor heat – cold
3. Master switch – on
4. Prime 2-6 strokes ( none if engine is warm)
5. Throttle – open 1/4 inch
6. Propellor area – clear
7. Ignition switch – start
8. Oil pressure – check
9. Flashing beacon and navigation lights – on as required
10. Avionics power switch – on
11. Radios - on

Question 1

What are the steps before starting engine?

Answer 1

1. Preflight inspection complete
2. Seat belts and shoulder harness
3. Fuel selector valve to both
4. Avionics power switch off
5. Set parking brake
6. Check in circuit breakers

Question 2

Steps before takeoff

Answer 2

1. Parking break set
2. Cabin doors and windows locked
3. Flight controls free and correct
4. Flight instruments set
5. Fuel selector valve set to both
6. Mixture – rich
7. Trim is set
8. Throttle – 1700 rpm
   - check magnetos
   - carburetor heat check 4 rpm drop
   - engine instruments and ammeter
   - suction gage in the green
   - throttle 1000 rpm or less
9. Radios set
10. Strobe lights as desired
11. Throttle friction lock
12. Brakes release

Question 3

Steps for normal takeoff

Answer 3

1. Wing flaps – 0-10 degrees
2. Carburetor heat – cold
3. Throttle full open
4. Elevator control- lift nose wheel at 55 KIAS
5. Climb speed - 70 - 80 KIAS

Question 4

Short field takeoff

Answer 4

1. Wing flaps - 10 degrees
2. Carburetor heat - cold
3. Brakes – apply
4. Throttle– full open
5. Mixture - rich
6. Brakes release
7. Elevator control- slightly tail low
8. Climb speed - 53 KIAS (until obstacles are cleared)

Question 5

Descent

Answer 5

1. Fuel selector valve – both
2. Mixture- adjust for smooth operation
3. Power - as desired
4. Carburetor heat - full heat as required

Question 6

Before landing

Answer 6

1. Seats belts harnesses secure
2. Fuel selector valve- both
3. Mixture rich
4. Carburetor heat - on

Question 7

Normal landing

Answer 7

1. Airspeed - 60 - 70 KIAS (flaps up)
2. Wing flaps as desired
3. Airspeed - 55-65 KIAS (flaps down)
4. Touchdown - main wheels first
5. Landing roll - lower nose wheel gently
6. Braking - minimum required

Question 8

Short field landing

Answer 8

1. Airspeed – 60-70 KIAS (flaps up)
2. Wing flaps - full down (40 degrees)
3. Airspeed – 59 KIAS (until flare)
4. Power - reduce to idle after clearing obstacles
5. Touchdown - main wheels first
6. Brakes - apply heavily
7. Wing flaps – retract

Question 9

Securing airplane

Answer 9

1. Parking brake set
2. Avionics power switch, electrical equipment off
3. Mixture - idle cutoff
4. Ignition switch off
5. Master switch off
6. Control lock - install