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SECTION 4
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912
NORMAL PROCEDURES
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 68
Amplified Procedures
4.8.10
Before Starting
Safety is everyone’s business. Included are only some important safety tips. Keep a good lookout, be
thoughtful and always show your intentions prior to starting.
Prior to flight a thorough pre-flight inspection of the aircraft should be carried out. Details of the pre-flight
inspection are shown earlier in this section. Make sure all engine controls are operative and you
understand the on/off positions of the throttle and ignition. These controls are readily accessible and you
must be able to operate them instinctively without hesitation.
The primary throttle control is foot-operated and complemented by the hand throttle (forward for full
power and rearward for power off). The ignition switches are on the right hand side of the seat frame
(forward for on and rearward for off).
Never run the engine on the ground with the propeller turning unless you are doing so in a run up area
and can observe anyone or anything entering the
danger area. It is recommended that the engine
not be run for any long periods whilst stationary
on the ground. Possible damage to the engine
may occur due to overheating of the engine fluid.
Before starting your engine you should read and
be familiar with the engine manual.
Run through the following checklist (pronounced “twimpfish”) prior to starting the engine for each and
every flight.
T
T
hrottle - full and free movement
T
yres - inflated and serviceable
W
W
ind - check direction and strength
W
ires - secure and airworthy
M
M
ixture - chokes off
P
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ins - fitted and secured
F
F
uel - On and sufficient
I
I
nstruments - check, set and operational
S
S
witches - ignition check (all switches on)
C
C
ontrols - pitch and roll - full and free movement
C
hocks - removed (secured in aircraft)
H
H
arness and
H
elmet in place and secure
Remember that the pilot in command has the ultimate responsibility for the airworthiness of the aircraft in
which they fly.
4.8.11
Starting the engine
All controls should be checked with the ignition OFF. Passengers should have seat belts secure and be
briefed for the flight.
The engine should be started with the pilot in
the front seat. The following procedure
should be used:
•
Park Brake is locked in the on position
•
Fuel cock open
•
Hand and foot throttle off
WARNING
LOCK THE WHEEL BRAKE TO REDUCE ANY
POSSIBILITY OF DANGER TO ANY PERSON/S
DURING ENGINE STARTING.
CAUTION
REMEMBER CLEAR PROP!
