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Postby B77W-QOTS » Fri Mar 04, 2011 3:11 am

Do they differ depending on aircraft type?
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Re: Checklists

Postby PurduePilot » Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:18 am

Do they differ depending on aircraft type?
No. Modern turbofans require 3-6 shots of the primer and should be started on the left magneto, then idled at 1000 rpm. In the event of depressurization in your Piper Cub you should immediately descend to 10,000 feet.
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Re: Checklists

Postby Sir Gallivant » Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:13 am

All aircraft can be checked by this list:

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Re: Checklists

Postby flyboy2548m » Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:36 pm

I agree with Brad, except to add that one has to have a good understanding of the location and the function of the mixture needle.
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Re: Checklists

Postby Not_Karl » Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:54 pm

I agree with Brad, except to add that one has to have a good understanding of the location and the function of the mixture needle.
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Re: Checklists

Postby PurduePilot » Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:08 pm

I agree with Brad, except to add that one has to have a good understanding of the location and the function of the mixture needle.
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Re: Checklists

Postby Verbal » Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:44 pm

Every airplane type uses the same Chiclets.

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Re: Checklists

Postby OldSowBreath » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:08 pm

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