4.3.4
Taxy checks
When taxying check:
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Brakes functioning
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Compass moving when aircraft turned
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Slip ball moving when aircraft turned
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Engine temps warming, no limits exceeded
4.4
Take-off.
Prior to take-off, it is recommended that the following pre takeoff check is used. This
check is a derivation of the mnemonic CHIFTWA as used in many BMAA schools.
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Position the aircraft into wind, brakes held on
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Set recommended warm up RPM
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C - Controls
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Check controls for full and free movement (Note, a knee board worn on
the pilots right leg may give control restriction)
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Check visually that the controls are moving in the correct sense
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H - Harness and Hatches
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Check harnesses and hatches are secure, no loose objects
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I – Instruments and engine
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Check flight instruments are set and serviceable
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Check engine instruments are servicable, minimum operating temps
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Check choke is OFF
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Set recommended RPM and check mag drop
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Check for smooth idle
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Increase power to maximum that the brakes will hold for at least 10
secs
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Check engine indications normal
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Reset recommended smooth fast idle RPM
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F – Fuel and Flaps
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Check fuel tap is ON
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Check contents sufficient for flight
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