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Use this tag for questions about pre-flight inspections and aircraft preparation.
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What is this pilot inspecting, and what is she using to inspect it?
Came across this flight review (@ 1:18) on a beautiful TECNAM P2012, and noticed the pilot is walking around with what appears to be a mirror and a stick (which I have never seen).
Is this normal? It ...
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METAR, TAF, NOTAM, PIREP - which authority for contractions?
Aviation obviously is known for is a.c.r.o.n.y.m.s. and abbreviations.
My question is: who controls the abbreviations/contractions for the below services? If you are aware of a source document showing ...
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Why is it necessary to set the parking brake on for the walkaround on an A320?
Our Airbus A320 FCOM prescribes that the PM sets the PARK BRK ON before the walkaround.
Simple question: why?
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Do you need to know takeoff and landing distances for all airports or just departure/destination?
I know that calculating takeoff and landing distance data is required by 14 CFR 91.103 but it states "runway lengths at airports of intended use." So of course as part of my preflight action ...
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How to measure fuel level from uneven tank?
If you measure the fuel level with a dipstick on the C172 I fly, you can get two different readings. This is because directly under the filler cap opening there is a cuboid-shaped sensor. Obviously, ...
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What exactly is the winter baffle in parentheses, where is it used and what does it do?
What exactly is the winter baffle in parentheses, where is it used and what does it do? The image is taken from the preflight checklist of the DA40NG aircraft.
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Inspection panels and meaning of "free" in pre-flight check list
In the flight manual (DA-20) in the wing section it is written: “Aileron including inspection panel - visual inspection”. What does the “including inspection panel” part mean?
Also, during In-Cabin ...
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How do fighter jets pre-flight so quickly?
Military fighter jets can get in the air and to their target in minutes and faster than almost all other aircraft. How do they achieve this considering that a normal pre-flight alone takes ~10-15 ...
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Why might flight schools prohibit you from testing pitot heat during pre-flight?
Why might flight schools prohibit you from testing pitot heat during pre-flight? I know of a school in Texas that has this policy but don’t understand why.
Here is a snippet of the C172 AFM which ...
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How is it proposed to preflight check the elevators and gear tabs on a McDonnell Douglas MD-83? [duplicate]
Ameristar 9363 had a runway overrun due to faults with the gear tab on the right stopping that elevator from rising so the plane get not get off the ground. NSTB investigation recommended preflight ...
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Why don’t airports use jetways as an airlock to avoid having to repressurize the plane for every flight?
Seems like it could save money perhaps. Has this been considered in the past?
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Difference between general visual inspection and pre-flight check inspection
I know the definition of general visual inspection (GVI) but I cannot understand the differences (if there are) with a pre-flight check inspection.
I am new in the field and I am not a pilot (don't ...
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"The pilot must know the center of gravity and gross weight to fly" -- True or false?
I've been trained to know the calculated gross weight and center of gravity for takeoff and landing for every flight for which I have acted as pilot in command.
I've had other instructors dispute ...
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What qualifies for "mass disseminated data" for an abbreviated briefing?
I'm reading about the different types of pre-flight briefings you can get and in the section for Abbreviated Briefing (AIM 7-1-4c) is mentions the phrase "mass disseminated data".
Request an ...
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What should I expect to happen when I get on a skydiving flight
I am schedule to go on a short flight (skydive)* on a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan during an international visit to some friends. I found the serial number of the flight, here is it's record.
Since ...
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