Airplane Factory SLING 4
Pilot Operating Handbook
Page | 4-15
DC-POH-001-X-C-3
Revision : 1.3
4.7
Normal take-off
4.7.1
Before take-off
1. Controls
- full and free movement, correct
deflection / directions.
2. Trim
- neutral.
3. Choke
- off.
4. Flaps
- as required (typically 1 notch).
5. Fuel quantity
- confirm.
6 Fuel pumps (both)
- on.
7. Fuel selector
- fullest tank.
8. Circuit breakers
- all in.
9. Instruments
- verify all.
10 Altimeter
- set QNH / QFE.
11. Switches
- verify, as required.
12. Power and ignition
- verify magnetos at 4 000 rpm,
maximum difference 115 rpm,
maximum drop 300 rpm.
13. Propeller
- set 4000 engine rpm, select MAN,
set fully coarse and verify rpm
reduction/coarse indicator
illuminates orange, set fully fine
and observe rpm increase/fine
indicator illuminates orange.
14. Propeller
- AUTO / TO.
15. Engine parameters
- verify temperatures, pressures,
current/voltage.
16. Canopy
- closed and latched (both doors).
17. Safety harnesses
- on, secure and tightened.
18. Ballistic parachute activation
handle lock pin
- remove.
Summary of Contents for SLING 4
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