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Normal procedures
Cockpit pre-flight inspection
Instrument panel and instruments: checked
Battery disconnection lever: in position for battery operation (lever deflected towards the firewall)
Master switch OFF: no control lights and/or electronic instrument activity
Fuel pump switch: OFF (if applicable - see chapter 7)
Master switch ON: generator fail light on (engine not running!)
Avionics switch ON: Make sure you have set all instruments to correct initial setting
Main wing spars and connectors: no visible abnormalities of metal parts, spars, pins and bolts; all
bolts and nuts in position and tightened
Fuel hoses, pitot-static lines and electrical cables: correctly connected and in position
Safety belts: undamaged, verify unobstructed harness opening; fastening points intact
Doors and windshield: perfect closing at all three points, smooth opening, hinges firmly attached;
transparent surfaces immaculately clean with no cracks.
Flap handle: button spring firm, locking mechanism working properly, smooth movement along full
deflections, no free play or visible damage.
Radio wiring: test the switches, check connectors and headset, perform radio check
Battery: firmly in position, joints clean with wires connected
Emergency parachute release handle (optional): safety pin removed.
Elevator trim: verify travel and set neutral before start-up.
Make sure unobstructed access is provided.
CAUTION! Make sure that baggage compartment limitations (22 lbs - 10 kg max) and air-
craft weight and balance limitations are respected.
Normal procedures and recommended
speeds
To enter the cabin first lift the door all the way to the bottom wing surface. The silver knob will grab
and secure the door in position. Sit on the cabin’s edge and grab it to support your body. Drag your-
self onto the seat, lifting only one leg over the stick for best position. Immediately after positioning
yourself in the seat, check the rudder pedals’ position suits your size and needs. The pedals’ position is
also adjustable during flight.
To close the door, gently pull the silver knob and allow the door to fall into the vertical position. Check
for obstructions at the lower and side connection points. With a gentle inwards pressure, rotate the
handle into the over center position (slightly past horizontal).
CAUTION! Failure to fully rotate handle can cause inadvertent door opening in flight due
to aircraft vibration and result in door damage.
CAUTION! If a door needs to be opened in flight, (for example to retrieve a seatbelt strap),
firmly grasp the handle so as to not allow the door to raise uncontrolled up into the airflow.
Fasten the safety belts according to your size.
Adjust the rudder pedals according to your required legroom. Sit inside the cockpit and release the
pressure off the pedals. Pull the black knob in front of the control stick to bring the pedals closer to
you. To move the pedals further away, first release the pressure of the pedals, then pull on the knob
slightly (this will release the lock in the mechanism). Now push the pedals forward using with your
feet, while keeping the black adjustment knob in your hand.
WARNING! The safety harness must secure you in your seat. This is especially important
when flying in rough air, or else you may bump your head on the cabin support strut assembly
and/or wing spars. Make sure you tighten the bottom straps first, then shoulder straps.
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