CIGAR (aviation)
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CIGAR or CIGARS is a mnemonic that refers to a pre-takeoff checklist performed by general aviation pilots. The mnemonic stands for:[1]
- Controls
- Instruments
- Gas
- Airplane secure
- Run-up.
Alternately:[2]
- Controls
- Instruments
- Gas
- Attitude
- Run-up
Yet another version was used by the U.S. Air Force:[3]
CIGarettes For The Poor Russian Soldiers:
- Controls
- Instruments
- Gas
- Flaps
- Trim
- Prop
- Radios
- Straps.
[edit] References
- ^ Flightinfo.com (2007). "Checklists". http://www.flightinfo.com/instructorhints.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
- ^ Whittsflying (undated). "Preflight and Checklists". http://whitts.alioth.net/Pagea51Preflightand%20Checklists.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
- ^ Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (April 1998). "Mnemonics". http://www.aopa.org/pilot/mnemonics.html. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
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