Essential Ground Handling and Preflight Checklist for Flight Cadets
This comprehensive guide outlines critical ground handling procedures and preflight inspection protocols for cadets at CAP O-Rides Squadron 85. Key points include safe aircraft handling, awareness of surroundings, and specific inspection steps. Learn proper use of equipment such as pitot tube covers, control locks, and ignition management. Essential preflight checks ensure all instruments and systems are ready for a safe flight. The guide emphasizes the importance of communication with the pilot, awareness of crosswind effects during takeoff and landing, and maintaining centerline during rollout.
Essential Ground Handling and Preflight Checklist for Flight Cadets
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Powered FlightSyllabus #1 CAP O-Rides Squadron 85
Ground Handling • Demonstrate the proper way to ground handle the aircraft. • Never get near the propeller. • Always do what the pilot asks you to do. • Be aware of places where you could hit your head • Flaps • Struts • Propeller
Cabin Inspection Check List • Pitot Tube Cover – REMOVE, check opening for blockage • Documents (AROW) - AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE • OKWG Form 781A - CHECK • OKWG Form 781 – ENTER Hobbs and Tach Times • Parking Brake - SET • Control Wheel Lock - REMOVE • Ignition Switch – OFF, Key removed • Avionics Power Switch - OFF • Master Switch - ON • Fuel Quantity Indicators - CHECK QUANTITY • Low-Vacuum Warning Light - CHECK ON • Avionics Power Switch - ON
Before take off Check List • Check you instruments • Check flight controls • Set your radios • Test your engine
Take Off • Determine air speed • Use right rudder do to left turning tendencies (that exist when power is added) • If there is a cross wind in take off use aileron
Landing and rollout • Achieve zero rate of descent a few feet above runway • Slowly flare to bleed airspeed and allow the aircraft to descend to touchdown • Continue to hold the nose off the runway • Keep your position on the center of the run way • Be aware of cross wind effects even on the ground
Created by Cadet Airmen 1st Class Stein O-Rides Ground School