MOONEY
M20TN - MODEL TYPE-S
SECTION X
SAFETY INFORMATION
10 -- 4
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
ORIGINAL ISSUE -- 04-02-2008
GENERAL
Flying is one of the safest modes of travel. Remarkable safety records are being established
each year. As a pilot you are responsible to yourself, your relatives, to those who travel with you,
to other pilots and to ground personnel to fly wisely and safely.
The following materials in this Safety section covers several subjects in limited detail. Here are
some condensed DO’s and Don’t.
DO’S
1.
Be thoroughly familiar with your airplane and be current in it, or get a check ride.
2.
Pre-plan all aspects of your flight - including weather.
-- FLY YOUR PLAN --
3.
Use services available - FSS, Weather Bureau, etc.
4.
Pre-flight you airplane thoroughly.
5.
Use your checklists.
6.
Have more than enough fuel for take off, the planned trip, and adequate reserve.
7.
Be sure your weight loading and C.G. are within limits.
8.
Be sure articles and baggage are secured.
9.
Check freedom of all controls.
10.
Maintain appropriate airspeed in take off, climb, descent and landing.
11.
Avoid other aircraft wake turbulence.
12.
Switch fuel tanks before engine starvation occurs.
13.
Practice engine out, emergency landing gear extension and other emergency procedures at
safe altitude; preferably with a check pilot.
14.
Use caution in mountainous terrain.
15.
Keep your airplane in good mechanical condition.
16.
Stay informed and alert, fly in a sensible manner.
DON’TS
1.
Don’t take off with frost, ice or snow on the aircraft surfaces.
2.
Don’t take off with less than minimum recommended fuel, plus reserves.
3.
Don’t fly in a reckless, show off, careless manner.
4.
Don’t fly in thunderstorms or severe weather.
5.
Don’t fly in possible icing conditions. If you encounter icing conditions, alter altitude or course
to minimize exposure.
6.
Don’t apply controls abruptly or with high forces that could exceed design loads of the airplane.
7.
Don’t fly when physically or mentally exhausted.
8.
DON’T TRUST TO LUCK.
