Lesson 2a - Pre-Takeoff Checklist

Lesson Objective

During this lesson, the student/candidate will learn the procedures for a successful pre-takeoff checklist, including the importance of each item on the checklist.

Regulatory Requirement

• Pre-solo pilot: §61.87(i)(1)
• Private Pilot Test Candidate PTS IV-A

Content

• The importance of a Pre-Takeoff Checklist
• The difference between a "Check" list and "To Do" list
• A BB CCCCC DDD E, expanded club standard
• Alternate club standard CB SIFTT CB WET
• Use of seatbelts and seat harnesses

Completion Standards

The student must be able to perform either of the club standard checklists (at the student's preference) without prompting from the instructor

The student must be able to explain:

• the importance of a pre-takeoff checklist
• each of the items on the checklist, in order

Prerequisite Study

• 14 CFR §91.107 Use of safety belts , shoulder harnesses, and child restraint systems.
• Glider Flying Handbook (2024), Chapter 6, Figure 6-17, "Prelaunch Checklist" (which differ slightly from Skyline Soaring's checklists)
• Skyline Soaring Club Cockpit Cards, containing both commonly-used checklists