DFE Ultralights Ascender III-C 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Pilot’s Operating Handbook DFE Ultralights Ascender III-C
ABBREVIATED CHECKLIST
(A complete checklist including the preflight inspection can be found in
SECTION III .)
BEFORE STARTING
1) Loose objects
- SECURED
STARTING
1) Low oil warning press-to-test switch
- TEST
2) Ignition Switches – BOTH ON
3) Throttle - CLOSED
4) Prime - AS REQUIRED
5) Choke – ON
6) Propeller - CLEAR, front and rear
7) Starter – PULL
8) Choke - OFF
9) Throttle - 2000 RPM – 2 minutes
10) Throttle – 2500 rpm until operating temps reached
11) Seat Belts/Shoulder Harness – FASTENED
12) Radio, Intercom, GPS - ON
13) Eye protection – ON
14) Helmets – ON, chinstraps fastened
15) Gloves – ON
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1) Flight Controls
- CHECK freedom of movement, proper operation
2) Trim system - DISENGAGED
3) Flight instruments, GPS and Radio - CHECK and SET
4) Engine Instruments - CHECK within operational ranges
5) Engine Run-Up – 3000 – 3500 rpm
6) Throttle response - CHECK
7) Ignition switches - CHECK one at a time (300 RPM maximum drop)
8) Engine Instruments - CHECK normal indications
9) Throttle – IDLE - 2000 RPM
10) Seat Belts/Shoulder Harness - FASTENED
11) BRS Safety Pin - REMOVED and stowed
AFTER LANDING
1) BRS Safety Pin - REPLACED
SHUTDOWN