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Cabin

Fuselage & Empennage

Right Wing & Right Main Gear

Cowling &

Nose Gear

Left Wing &

Left Main Gear

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Lanes: Check if in the OFF position (down)

Control Stick Lock: Remove seat belt

Brakes: Ensure that brake is held in the downward position and the Parking Brake is in locked position (upward)

Master Switch: Turn ON

EFIS 1: Turn ON

EFIS Backup: Turn ON

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Fuel: Check fuel quantity

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Flaps: Check if in the DOWN position (3)

FSP: CFI checking out the plane on the FSP app

All Lights: Turn ON, check, then turn OFF

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Strobe Light:

(Anti-Collision)

Nav Light:

Taxi Light:

Landing Light:

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Flaps: Check if in the DOWN position (3)

FSP: CFI checking out the plane on the FSP app

All Lights: Turn ON, check, then turn OFF

Master Switch: Turn OFF

EFIS 1: Turn OFF

EFIS Backup: Turn OFF

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Controls (box check): Make sure nothing is impeding full use of control stick

Seats and Harness: Check that everything is secure/locked (adjust if necessary)

Canopy & Windshield: Check that the windows are clean

Fire Extinguisher: Located below the left pilot seat

AROW: Airworthiness Certificate and Registration are in the cockpit’s right pocket holder; Operator’s Manual and Weight & Balance Sheet are in the glove compartment

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Pick up the screwdriver and fuel container from the center console

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Fairings: Visible check to ensure screws are secure; Fairings on the right and left can be done as preflight check is completed

Antennas: Visible check to ensure all antennas are not damaged

GPS (Global Positioning System)
Transponder
Communication
ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter)
Navigation

GPS

Transponder

Communication

Navigation

Emergency

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Tie Down: Remove the tie down strap located below the fuselage

Vertical Stabilizer: Visible check to ensure no damage

Horizontal Stabilizer: Visible check to ensure no damage

Elevator (hinges, bolts, rods): Visible check to ensure no damage; ensure goo is apparent and that rods can be twisted

Trim Tab: Visible check to ensure no damage (do not touch the trim)

Rudder (hinges, bolts, rods): Visible check to ensure no damage; ensure goo is apparent and that rods can be twisted

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Wheel & Brake: Visible check on the right wheel for any damage to tire tread and check the brake lines for any cuts

Wheel Strut: Visible check for damage (this is the leg that connects tire to plane)

Chocks: Remove if applicable

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Flap (hinges, bolts, rods): Visible check to ensure no damage; ensure goo is apparent and that rods can be twisted

Wing Trailing Edge: Visible check to ensure no damage

Aileron (hinges, bolts, rods): Visible check to ensure no damage; ensure goo is apparent and that rods can be twisted

Wingtip & Nav Light: Visible check to ensure no damage; check that light is secure

Wing Leading Edge: Visible check to ensure no damage

Tie Down: Remove the tie down strap located below the right wing

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Fuel Drain: Locate the fuel sump and test the fuel for sediment (no water or dirt should be present)

Fuel Quantity: Put the fuel back in the wing and check its level using the rod (goldish color) located within the right wing tank

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Cowling: Check screws are secure; check both sides

Propeller & Spinner: Visible check to ensure no damage

Engine Airlets: Visible check for leaves and debris; Clean as necessary

Radiators: Visible check for leaves and debris; Clean as necessary

What is this radiator do? (Engine coolant)
What does the lower radiator do? (Oil cooling)

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Engine Oil: Open the cowling with the screwdriver and open the oil cap as pilots need to check the oil level using the pin. Use both hands to SLOWLY spin the propeller clockwise (stand on the side of the cockpit) which will eventually cause the “burp.” Check pin to ensure oil is at an appropriate level.

Make sure switches are OFF or the plane could start

Oil Cap: Resecure the oil cap

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Coolant: Check that the container has an appropriate amount of coolant

Oil Access Door: Resecure the door exposing the engine with the screwdriver

Nose Gear & Suspension: Test the suspension but applying pressure to the propellers using both hands. Gentle push downward. Do not push down on spinner.

Gascolator: Check the fuel sump under the cowling for water, dirt, and other sediment. There should be less fuel coming out because it’s a small cup, unlike the wing there’s a lot more pressure, the weight and gravity to make it come down.

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Sling Engine (Right Side)

Pistons

Hydraulic Fluid Tank

Oil Cap Oil Reservoir

Manifold

Coolant Overflow Tank

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Sling Engine (Left Side)

Pistons

Rectifier

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Fuel Drain: Locate the fuel sump and test the fuel for sediment (no water or dirt should be present)

Fuel Quantity: Put the fuel back in the wing and check its level using the rod (goldish color) located within the left wing tank

Fuel Vent: Check to make sure there is no dirt, bugs, or sediment blocking the opening

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Wing Leading Edge: Visible check to ensure no damage

Tie Down: Remove the tie down strap located below the left wing

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Pitot Tube Cover: Remove the cover and place in cockpit

Landing & Taxi Light Lens: Check lights to make sure they are secure

Wingtip & Nav Light: Check lights to make sure they are secure

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Aileron (hinges, bolts, rods): Visible check to ensure no damage; ensure goo is apparent and that rods can be twisted

Wing Trailing Edge: Visible check to ensure no damage

Flap (hinges, bolts, rods): Visible check to ensure no damage; ensure goo is apparent and that rods can be twisted

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Wheel & Brake: Visible check on the right wheel for any damage to tire tread and check the brake lines for any cuts

Wheel Strut: Visible check for damage (this is the leg that connects tire to plane)

Chocks: Remove if applicable

Conduct a final walk around before entering cockpit and starting engine

AOA Badge requirements here