6.6.5 Ignition Check
Before the flight an ignition check is to be completed
Turn the aircraft directly in front of the wind and sit into the seat. The propeller wind may
disturb nobody. Either brake blocks are to be placed before the wheels or assistants are
to be asked to hold the aircrafts to prevent any forward movement of it. (Wheel brakes are
weak for that). Check if anybody stays either in circuit of the propeller, nor in the danger
zone of it. Start the engine
Get prepared to switch off the ignition at very short notice if an emergency should
arise. The two ignition circuits should be tested with the engine running at 4000 rpm.
Ignition one should be switched off and the RPM drop should not exceed 300 rpm.
Now both ignitions should be in the ON position and ignition two should be turned
off. The RPM drop should not exceed 300 rpm again. Ensure both switches are in
the ON position after ignition testing.
Stop the engine, get off the seat, fix the control bar to the seat frame with the harness
belt,. Tank the aircraft if necessary and document the test into the Aircraft Log Book.
Designate the start point and check the run up path.
The aircraft is ready to fly now and can fly with the fulfillment of other conditions.
CAUTION
BEWARE OF LOOSE STONES IN THE RUN UP AREA. THE PROPELLER AND
CAUSE SEVERE PROPELLER OR SAIL DAMAGE CAN SUCK UP LOOSE STONES.
RUN-UPS ARE BEST CONDUCTED ON A CLEAR SEALED SURFACE OR ON
GRASS, NEVER ON GRAVEL
WARNING
DO NOT LEAVE THE AIRCRAFT PREPARED TO FLY UNGUARDED. OTHERWISE
THE PRE FLIGHT CHECK IS TO BE REPEATED.
6.7 REPÜLÉS
6.7.1 Before taking off
- Stand onto the waiting point beside the parking aircraft:
- Check l wind direction and strength.
- Brief the passenger (if there is any). Check hair and cloth not to get sucked into
the prop.
- Control the place and fastenings of the packages if there are any,
- Guide the passenger to sit into its seat. Adjust his/her harness and helmet.
- Sit in. Check the fuel gauge; fuel is enough, fuel tap is open.
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