C172 Preflight and Run-up G1000 [HD]

Pre-Flight Checklist and Flight Preparation for C-17

Pre-Flight Procedures

• The team begins with a pre-flight check on the C-17, focusing on the removal of the pitot tube cover and ensuring weight and balance are correct. The parking brake is set, and control locks are removed.

• Fuel levels are checked, confirming that the main battery is discharging properly. Initial checks indicate all systems are operational.

Aircraft Systems Check

• The beacon light is turned off as part of the pre-flight checklist; pitot heat is activated due to warm weather conditions. Flaps are extended, and chocks are removed from the aircraft.

• Oil levels are monitored closely; six quarts of oil is noted as minimum acceptable, indicating a need for replenishment soon but currently within limits. All flight control surfaces (rudder, stabilizers, flaps, ailerons) are confirmed to be in good condition.

Weather Conditions and Flight Plan

• Discussion about weather conditions reveals gusty winds causing some concern during previous checks; however, confidence remains high regarding airworthiness after thorough inspections. Acknowledgment of challenging flying conditions with variable wind patterns is noted.

• The first destination for flight training will be Kingfisher VOR; plans include practicing turns before proceeding to tune and identify this navigation point during flight operations. A holding pattern will also be practiced en route to an instrument approach at their final destination.

Instrument Checks

• Battery voltage readings confirm that standby batteries are functioning correctly while mains discharge rates meet expectations; preparations continue towards taxiing procedures with clear communication among crew members about readiness for takeoff.

Final Preparations Before Takeoff

• Crew discusses various aspects of flying in summer heat, emphasizing comfort features like air conditioning which enhance pilot experience during flights in warmer climates. This highlights considerations pilots must make regarding equipment functionality under different environmental conditions.

• As they prepare for takeoff, instruments are verified as free and clear; discussions around setting navigation or flight weight parameters occur alongside planning for landing approaches upon return from practice maneuvers later in the session.