Rally Pilot Operating Handbook
Copyright 2008, Rally Aircraft
Revision 4.1
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Before staring engine:
1. Preflight inspection .................... COMPLETE
2. Seats, belts, shoulder harnesses .... ADJUST and LOCK
3. Fuel shutoff valve ...................... ON
4. Radios, electrical equipment .... OFF
5. Brakes .................................. TEST and SET
6. Circuit breakers ........................ CHECK IN
7.5 ENGINE START & TAXI
Staring engine:
1. Master switch ..................... ON
2. Fuel pump .......................... ON
3. Primer ............................... AS REQUIRED
4. Throttle .............................. OPEN 0.4 in
5. Propeller area .................... CLEAR
6. Ignition switch .................. START (release when engine starts)
7. Oil pressure ....................... CHECK
Before takeoff:
1. Doors ................................... CLOSED and LATCHED
2. Parking brake ...................... SET
3. Flight controls ....................... FREE and CORRECT
4. Flight instruments ................. SET
5. Fuel shutoff valve ................. ON
6. Fuel pump ............................ ON
7. Elevator trim ........................ TAKEOFF position
8. Throttle ................................. 3000 RPM
9. Throttle ................................. CHECK IDLE
10. Throttle ................................ 1500 - 2000 RPM
11. Engine instruments and ammeter .CHECK
12. Radios .............................. SET
13. Flashing beacon, nav. lights ........ AS REQUIRED (if installed)
14. Throttle friction ................... ADJUSTED
7.6 TAKEOFF
Normal takeoff:
1. Wing flaps ..................... TAKEOFF position
2. Throttle ......................... FULL OPEN
3. Elevator control ............. LIFT NOSE WHEEL at 19-20 knots
4. Climb out ....................... 49 – 60 knots
Short field takeoff:
1. Wing flaps ..................... TAKEOFF position
2. Brakes ......................... APPLY
3. Throttle ....................... FULL OPEN
4. Brakes ......................... RELEASE
5. Elevator control ............... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
6.
Climb out ...................... 55 knots (with obstacles ahead
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