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Been a while since I've seen this thread come up and I'm sure this is in here somewhere in some sort of form, but based on Rich's comment, I thought I'd share what an awesome instructor told me to use when I got back in the cockpit. Obviously it can be expanded, contracted, or have sub lists under one of the larger headings. This is just something that should work for just about any type of GA aircraft that doesn't have a published check list. Hard to find for our planes and these are easy acronyms to memorize and utilize.
CIFFTERS CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR
and
CGUMPS CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR
After preflight is complete and you get in. CIFFTERS
Controls-free, clear, and proper.
Instruments-set, check, beyond the six pack, engine, and radios too.
Flaps-set for take off under current conditions.
Fuel-check quantity, control valve setting, boost pump.
Trim-set for take off.
Engine- standard carb heat, long enough to not only see it work but to insure it doesn't currently have ice on a long warm up. mags left both right both.
Runup- also a good time to look closely at the engine instruments.
Seat Belts, Switches, Safety
CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR All three directions that you need to look.
Befor landing checklist CGUMPS
Carb heat-on
Gas-on fullest tank
Undercarriage-down and locked
Mixture-rich
Prop-forward
Seat belts switches and safety
CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR All three directions for non standard no electric arrivals.
I know flaps aren't mentioned but this is not a given, some don't have and sometimes you'll use different settings based on conditions.
Helps keep me safe and even when I get to the parts I don't have, UNDERCARRIAGE for instance, (well,,,,I have it, it's just not retractable) how much air is in the bush wheels and is it appropriate for this landing. Even when doing touch and goes and the fuel valve, mixture, and possibly the flaps haven't moved, I still touch them and give a second to think about what I'm doing, instead of just a tap as if to go through the motions.
Hope this helps and fly safe, just don't forget to have fun.
CIFFTERS CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR
and
CGUMPS CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR
After preflight is complete and you get in. CIFFTERS
Controls-free, clear, and proper.
Instruments-set, check, beyond the six pack, engine, and radios too.
Flaps-set for take off under current conditions.
Fuel-check quantity, control valve setting, boost pump.
Trim-set for take off.
Engine- standard carb heat, long enough to not only see it work but to insure it doesn't currently have ice on a long warm up. mags left both right both.
Runup- also a good time to look closely at the engine instruments.
Seat Belts, Switches, Safety
CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR All three directions that you need to look.
Befor landing checklist CGUMPS
Carb heat-on
Gas-on fullest tank
Undercarriage-down and locked
Mixture-rich
Prop-forward
Seat belts switches and safety
CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR All three directions for non standard no electric arrivals.
I know flaps aren't mentioned but this is not a given, some don't have and sometimes you'll use different settings based on conditions.
Helps keep me safe and even when I get to the parts I don't have, UNDERCARRIAGE for instance, (well,,,,I have it, it's just not retractable) how much air is in the bush wheels and is it appropriate for this landing. Even when doing touch and goes and the fuel valve, mixture, and possibly the flaps haven't moved, I still touch them and give a second to think about what I'm doing, instead of just a tap as if to go through the motions.
Hope this helps and fly safe, just don't forget to have fun.