EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement
May 1. 2019
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- ignition
OFF
- master switch
OFF
- avionics and other switches
OFF
- main fuel valve
SHUT
- tank fuel valves
SHUT
- secure the aircraft chocks or other way to prevent the aircraft from
unintended movement, lock the controls (using safety belts)
During normal operation the engine is usually cooled enough during the
approach and landing. Make sure that all avionics and other instruments
are switched off before the engine is stopped.
Do not use parking brake to hold unattended aircraft, especially when the
aircraft is located in hanger.
6.10.6 Post-Flight Check
- check
- damage of fuel system. fuel leakage
- damage of oil system, oil leakage
- damage of cooling circuit, liquid leakage
- damage of electrical system, ignition
- check of aircraft exterior for damage - fuselage
- wings, flaperons
- tail unit
- landing gear
- fiberglass covers
- wash down the aircraft, clean it of dirt
- cover the cockpit with a protective cover
6.11 Short field takeoff and landing procedures
The standard takeoff procedure should be followed. The only difference is
that the full throttle is applied with brakes on
– do not forget to have
elevator in fully pull position to prevent aircraft turn over. Brakes are
released when the maximum RPM are achieved by the engine. To clear
possible obstacles in the runway direction climb at speed for best rate of
climb
