CUB CRAFTERS
SECTION 4
CC11-100
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Issued: 08/01/06
REPORT SC10000AFM
Date of Revision: 11/23/18
Page Number 4-15
4.4
AMPLIFIED NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.4.1 PREFLIGHT
4.4.1.1 Cockpit
Enter the cockpit and operate the flight controls to
ascertain that they operate freely in the correct sense. As
a rule of thumb, if the stick is moved towards a control
surface, that surface must go up. Make sure that the
passenger (or cargo being carried in place of the rear
seat) will not limit the travel of the control stick in any
direction.
Set the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer (pitch
trim) to the takeoff position using the rocker switch on the
control stick. Ensure that the stabilizer moves smoothly.
The trim is in the takeoff position when the leading is
within the marks on the left side of the empennage.
Check the flaps by lowering them to all positions and
retracting them. Check that the detent on the handle
engages in all positions.
Set the fuel selector to BOTH. Ensure that there is
enough fuel for the intended flight by checking the sight
gauges.
The mixture should be in the idle/cut-off position and the
carburetor heat in the off (cold) position.
Ensure that the ignition switch is off.
Check that all the electrical systems that will be used for
the flight operate as intended. To confirm that the stall
warning is functioning correctly, have someone gently
