Pre-Flight Procedures

Purpose

Establish good practices and routines, using the POH checklist, for preparing the aircraft for flight.

Description

• The pre-flight checklist is a systematic method for determining the airworthiness of the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a complete pre-flight should be completed. Any abnormal findings should be brought to the attention of the instructor, chief pilot, and/or mechanic.
• The pre-flight should include an evaluation of the take-off and departure areas.
• Fueling and positioning the helicopter will be covered during the pre-flight lesson.

Instructional aids and pre-requisites

• Robinson R-22 POH or approved checklist

Content

• Pre-pre-flight walkaround: “Parts, Pieces, and Puddles” and departure area

• The POH is the official source for the pre-flight checklist
• §91.7: responsibility of the PIC
• Locating the checklist
• Should you memorize the checklist? Purpose of the checklist is to ensure no items are overlooked
• Pre-flight demonstration and supervision
• Aircraft fueling demonstration and supervision
• Aircraft positioning demonstration and policies (if applicable)

Common errors

• Not applicable

Completion standards

• The student will progress from conducting a supervised pre-flight to assuming all responsibility for completing pre-flight procedures.

Teaching considerations

• This lesson is designed to establish good pre-flight procedures early in training

R22 Preflighting Video Series

• Part #1
• httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6TjTYtglVw
• Part 2
• httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onCpjz8YkYs&feature=related
• Part 3
• httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VcBXjMGhIM&feature=related
• Part 4
• httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcdbnEP7jC0
• Part 5
• httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPFgv8gIRtI

Additional practice

• Not applicable

Additional resources

• None specified