Checklist

[Dick Smith]

Tribe, who has the best Taylorcraft-specific pre-takeoff checklist? I use the old "CIGARTIP"...controls, Instrument, gas, altimeter, runup, trim, interior, pattern. During a recent Biennial, the instructor suggested something a bit more formalized...any suggestions? Dick

[CraigH]

I've got a small one made up for my F21B. There may be some things you'd need to add/delete but here it is.

[yerich109]

Here is the one I use. Do with it as you will...

[dedrekon]

Re: Checklist

Does anybody have their checklist in a format different than Word (I can't open it on my computer)? Maybe a PDF file or a Works file?
I'm going to have another person flying my TCraft some and I want them to use a good checklist for pre-flight, take-off and landing.

Thanks!
Vincent

[Richard Boyer]

Re: Checklist

Here is Eric's checklist in PDF format.

Richard Boyer
N95791

[Jim Hartley]

Re: Checklist

Tribe, who has the best Taylorcraft-specific pre-takeoff checklist? I use the old "CIGARTIP"...controls, Instrument, gas, altimeter, runup, trim, interior, pattern. During a recent Biennial, the instructor suggested something a bit more formalized...any suggestions? Dick

Hey Dick!

I enjoyed our time at the Valdez air-show and look forward to future get-togethers.

In reply to your question;In the absense of a written check-list for the aircraft,I use a universal check-list similar to the one you use.The problem with this procedure is that it in many cases it is not adequate. I will give you an example; I flew back seat in a PA-11 with a friend who had just purchased the aircraft and he is not yet ready to solo. No written check-lists. We fly for a while and oil temp reaches over 200 degrees in winter. We land and come to find out this Cub has cowl flaps! Not the norm for this particular model of aircraft. I was riding in back seat and I had not adequately familiarized my self with the panel in this aircraft. like the Tcraft,a very simple machine,but...? As the PIC I should have known better. Normally I sit in an aircraft and and dry fly it for as long as it takes to get familiar,particularly when I am PIC. Riding in back compounds the problem. I believe that your check pilot was saying in essence, was that if your checklist is written,or formalized,if you will,it will expedite the check-ride.The check-pilot feels comfortable because he or she knows about those things he or she may have missed using the mental checklist. Redundancy! A back up!

As we all know,the fleet of general aviation aircraft are aging and although they may be the same make and model they are different. Many modifications in some cases. Fuel management,flight characteristics, etc. All the things that can bite you if you do not do your homework.

I will be doing a re-instatement check-ride for my CFI certificate in my plane in the future and a written check list will be used. Pretty simple bare-bones aircraft my Tcraft but not without it's own set of operating rules.

Jim

[Joel Severinghaus]

Re: Checklist

I just tweaked mine again. I take my printouts to Kinkos and copy them sideways at 78% onto cardstock for 8 inch x 5.5 inch pages, then laminate them and punch holes for split rings. But then, I have been accused of being fussy...

[Forrest Barber]

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WOW! I was going to do all that some day. No more kick the tires and light the fires. I have saved and will review tonight.

[DanBrown]

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Great checklist Joel.

I'll make some small mods for the BC-65 and my home base.

Thanks for sharing it.

[Len Petterson]

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I did a check ride resently, and was asked for for the aircraft operating manual.
The OFFICIAL ducument. I don't have was my answer, and just when I remember my servis manual has the numbers in it. Accepted.
But like instructor said: You taken the plane appart and put it back together again you must know it by know.
Thanks Boy's, now I have checklist to check myself aginst!
We learn something new every day.

Len