Cozy III
Pilot’s Operating Handbook Page 78
♦ Mags – On (Lycoming start left mag only)
♦ Hand prop engine.
♦ After start, check both mags on and oil pressure
♦ Throttle – idle and chock if necessary
♦ Hold nose down, and board aircraft
FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Before Taxi
♦ Pilot position – rudders adjusted, seat cushions to place
head within 1” of canopy top
♦ Seat belts & shoulder harness – adjusted / locked
♦ Radio / Avionics lights – On, as required
Before Takeoff
♦ Emergency Canopy access door - closed / locked.
♦ Fuel Caps – Locked, check alignment marks
♦ Fuel Selector - Fullest Tank
♦ Controls - free and correct
♦ Trim - Set for takeoff
♦ Landing Brake – Up
♦ Circuit breakers – In
♦ Gen / Alternator - On
♦ Lights - as required
♦ Flight instruments - Set (altimeter, D.G., Attitude, clock)
♦ Auxiliary Fuel Pump – ON
♦ Engine Run Up – Check Mags, Carb heat, Oil pressure,
Fuel pressure, Alternator output, Mixture as required, Static
RPM of 2450 min.
♦ Canopy - Locked
Climb & Cruise
♦ Gear - Up