Simplified Procedures in Detail

3. Before Taxi Checks

Before we make our way to the runway, we need to make further system settings and check the configuration of the aircraft.
This is the next step after Start Systems and Engine and will be conducted in the same training mission.

  • Set the altimeter QFE transmitted by ATC or specified in the mission briefing, QNH SET IP-R
QNH, Image from kaltokri, Public Domain Cockpit Position IP right, Image from Brodo, Public Domain

  • Check that the Air Brake is Retracted and set the Trim to Neutral for Take-off, SPDBRK RETRACTED HOTAS
TRIM, Image from Brodo, GPublic Domain Cockpit Position IP Left, Image from Brodo, Public Domain

  • Extend the Flaps Fully Down and then to Take-off position, FLAPS FULL DN THEN T/O IP-L
Flaps, image by Brodo, public domain Cockpit Position IK Left, Image by Brodo, Public domain

  • Check stick and rudder for freedom of movement, CONTROLS CHECK HOTAS
    • Stick ... Aft, (Check Elevator Up)
    • Stick ... Forward, (Check Elevator Down)
    • Stick ... Left, (Check Ailerons, Left Up, Right Down)
    • Stick ... Right, (Check Ailerons, Right Up, Left Down)
    • Pedals ... Left Forward, (Check Rudder Left)
    • Pedals ... Right Forward, (Check Rudder Right)
Controls Check, image by Brodo, public domain Cockpit Position Controls, Picture by Brodo, Common Free

  • Close the Canopy, CANOPY CLOSE IP-L
Canopy, Image by Brodo, Public domain Cockpit Position Canopy, picture by Brodo, Common Free

Up Next

Our plane is now ready to taxi. This will be covered in the next chapter.