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POST START CHECKS

PREFLIGHT CHECKS Avionics Master ON
Control Locks OFF Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI
Parking Brake Set Lights SET FOR TAXI
Magnetos OFF Audio Panel SET FREQUENCIES
Transponder STBY (1200)
Master Switch ON
Radios CHECK
Pitot Heat & Lights ON
Brakes TEST
Fuel Gauges CHECK QUANTITY
Instruments TAXI CHECK
Pitot Heat & Lights Check
Pitot Heat & Lights OFF Except Beacon FREQUENCIES
Master Switch OFF CEG3 UNICOM/ATF 123.30
Flaps EXTEND IN STAGES CYQF TOWER 118.5
Trim CHECK TRAVEL CYQF AITS 124.0
Loose Objects SECURED CFA 122.875
Fire Extinguisher CHECK EDMONTON CENTRE 132.85
EMERGENCY 121.50
First Aid Kit ON BOARD
External Check COMPLETE
RUN-UP CHECKS
Brakes ON
PRE-ENGINE START CHECKS
Area CLEAR
Cowl Plugs REMOVED
Flight Controls Free & Corect
Pitot Cover REMOVED Mixture RICH
Chocks REMOVED Throttle 2000 RPM
Flaps UP Mags L & R (MAX 150 RPM
Hobbs/Time RECORD drop, DIFF. 50 RPM)
Documents ONBOARD Carb Heat HOT
PXR Brief COMPLETE Suction GREEN
Circuit Breakers CHECK Oil Temp/Pressure GREEN
Electrical Full Load CHECK
Belts & Harnesses ON
Mixture CHECK
STARTING PROCEDURE Low Idle CHECK
Fuel Selector Desired Tank Carb Heat COLD
Mixture RICH 1000 RPM SET
Throttle ¼ INCH
Carb Heat COLD
Avionics Master OFF
Breaks ON
Master ON
Fuel Pump ON
Area CLEAR
Ignition Switch START (push)
Throttle 1000 RPM
Oil Pressure GREEN
(If no start, cool for MIN 30 sec)
Fuel Pump OFF

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PRE-TAKEOFF CHECKS Oil Temp/Pressure GREEN

Flight Instruments SET Master ON
Avionics SET Magnetos BOTH
Master ON Carb Heat CHECK
Magnetos BOTH Mixture RICH
Carb Heat OFF Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK
Mixture RICH (max RPM if above 3000) Seat Belts ON
Alternate Static Air TEST & CHECK IN Brake Pressure CHECK
Trim SET FOR T/O
Fuel Gauges CHECK QUANTITY POST LANDING CHECKS
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK Carb Heat OFF
Fuel Pump ON Flaps FULLY RETRACT
Seat Belts CHECK Transponder STBY (1200)
Doors & Window CLOSED Unnecessary Electrics OFF
Takeoff Briefing COMPLETE Down Time RECORD
Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI
Time RECORD

SHUTDOWN CHECKS
Icing ON (as req’)
ELT CHECK 121.5
Lights ON
Avionics Master OFF
Throttle 1000 RPM
Transponder ALT
Live Mag CHECK
Sock CHECK Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Magnetos OFF
TAKE OFF Master OFF
Heading Matches Runway Hobbs/Time RECORD
Throttle FULL OPEN Control Lock INSTALL
RPM CONFIRM Chocks INSTALL
Oil Temp & Pres GREEN Pitot Cover INSTALL
Airspeed ALIVE Cowl Plugs INSTALL
Elevator LIFT NOSE WHEEL
at 73
Climb 85

CRUISE CHECKS
Power SET 2400RPM
Trim AS REQ’D
Mixture LEAN AS REQ’D
Flow Check c
All Switches/Gauges/CB’s

AIRSPEEDS (C-FGLA)
DOWNWIND CHECKS

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(mph) Passenger Briefing Procedures:

Required to be completed by the
VX – Best Angle 78 PIC prior to takeoff
VY – Best Rate 85
VA – Maneuvering 131
CARRY-ON BAGGAGE Store in the baggage
compartment under
VFE – Flap Extension netting or tied down as
(0º - 10º) 116 necessary
(Note: C-172 under rear
seat is not an approved
MAX GLIDE storage area)
2400 lbs. 80 LOCATION OF Main cabin doors
EMERGENCY EXITS
OPERATION OF EXITS Door locks and window
VNO 140 latches
VNE 171 EXIT PROCEDURES Move towards rear of
VS 64 aircraft – never forward
VSO 54 SEAT BELT How to fasten in
OPERATION position
Normal Climb 80-90 Removal (lift latch)
Normal Approach 80-90 Shoulder belt operation
Short Field Approach 70 Securing (pull straps)
Max 90º Crosswind 17 Belt to be worn, at all
times, or as directed by
the PIC
SEAT BACKS Upright position for
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS take-off and landing
ELECTRONIC Operating restrictions
FLIGHT SERVICE (CAN) 1-866-992-7433 EQUIPMENT for take-off and landing
FIRST AID KIT right front seat back
CANPASS 1-888-226-7277 LOCATION
FIRE EXTINGUISHER floor between front
FLIGHT SERVICE (USA) 1-800-992-7433 LOCATION seats
SMOKING Prohibited on all flights
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EMERGENCY Explain location and
LOCATOR operation including
TRANSMITTER (ELT) manual activation
PASSENGER Please have all
BRIEFING CARD passengers read card
LOCATION
ANY QUESTIONS?

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