Aircraft Checkout Make/Model _____________________
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Pilot Name ____________________________________________________________________
Certificate Type & Number _______________________________________________________
Medical Class & Issue Date _______________________________________________________
Last Flight Review Date (if applicable) ______________________________________________
This Checkout form MUST be completed prior to acting as PIC in each Make and Model of
aircraft. Please use the aircraft’s AFM/POH to complete this questionnaire to the best of your
ability. Review any incomplete areas as needed with your instructor.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Aircraft Make & Model __________________________________________________________
Which documents must be on board the aircraft? ______________________________________
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What is the fuel capacity? _________________ total usable, and ______________ total unusable
If you see ¼ tank on the fuel gauge, approximately how much fuel should you have per side? _____
How many fuel drains are there? ________ Where are they located? _______________________
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What is the recommended fuel grade and color? _______________________________________
Where should the fuel selector be set for takeoff and landing? _____________________________
Is there a fuel pump on this aircraft? _________________________________________________
If so, when should the fuel pump be used? ____________________________________________
What is the procedure for priming on a cold start? _____________________________________
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Hot start procedure? _____________________________________________________________
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Does the aircraft have carburetor heat or alternate air? __________________________________
When should it be used? __________________________________________________________
Does this aircraft use flaps for:
Normal takeoff? ___________ Degrees _____________
Short-field takeoff? _________ Degrees _____________
Soft-field takeoff? _________ Degrees _____________
2. PERFORMANCE
What are the following airspeeds (IAS) for this aircraft?
V
SO
____________
V
S
______________
V
R
_____________
V
X
_____________
V
Y
_____________
V
FE
10°______ Full flaps _______
V
LO/LE
____________
V
A
_____________
V
NO
____________
V
NE
____________
Cruise climb _____________
Best glide________
Approach flaps up _______________
Max demonstrated xwind __________
Normal approach speed and configuration ___________________________________________
Short-field approach speed and configuration _________________________________________
Soft-field approach speed and configuration __________________________________________
What approximate power setting should be used downwind in the traffic pattern?
RPM__________ MP ________ (if applicable)
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Condition: Cruise @ 7000 Ft. Pressure Altitude, 55% Power, 0°C, max weight.
What are the following values:
MP _________(if applicable) RPM _________ GPH _________ TAS ________
Range (nm) _______ Endurance _________
Condition: Cruise @ 3000 Ft. Pressure Altitude, 75% Power, 20°C, max weight.
What are the following values:
MP _________(if applicable) RPM _________ GPH _________ TAS ________
Range (nm) _______ Endurance _________
Condition: 6000 ft pressure alt, 10°C, max takeoff weight, 10 kts headwind.
Takeoff ground roll __________________ Over 50’ obstacle ________________
Landing ground roll _________________ Over 50” obstacle ________________
Condition: KRHV, RWY 31R, OAT 30°C, altimeter 30.00", wind calm, max weight
Takeoff ground roll __________________ Over 50’ obstacle ________________
Landing ground roll _________________ Over 50” obstacle ________________
You lose an engine immediately after takeoff, below 400’ AGL. What are the procedures?
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You lose an engine at 3000’ AGL. What are the procedures?
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3. WEIGHT AND BALANCE
For this aircraft what are the following:
Empty weight ______________
Max ramp weight _____________
Max takeoff weight ____________
Max landing weight ____________
Useful load ________________
Upper C.G. Limits:
FWD ____________ AFT ____________
Baggage compartment limit ___________
Condition: Pilot and passenger @ 170 lbs. each; Rear seats (if applicable)- two passengers @120
lbs each; Baggage-50 lbs; Full fuel @ 6 lbs. per gallon
For the condition above find the:
Ramp weight ______________ Takeoff weight ______________ C.G. Position _____________
Is the aircraft within C.G. and weight limits? _________________________________________
4. ENGINE
Make, model and type ____________________________________________________________
What is bhp _________ @ maximum RPM?
What is the maximum allowable RPM? __________
Should it be used continuously? ________________
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Fuel injected or carbureted? _______________________________________________________
Normally aspirated or turbo charged? _______________________________________________
What is the order & position for throttle, prop, mixture, carb heat when increasing power?
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What is the order & position for throttle, prop, mixture, carb heat when reducing power?
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What is the procedure to lean for best power WITHOUT an EGT? ______________________
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What is the procedure to lean for best power WITH an EGT? ___________________________
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What are the min and max operating oil temperature for this aircraft? ______________________
What is the “normal” oil temperature range for this aircraft? ______________________________
If your oil temperature increases beyond normal, what else should you be checking and what can
you do to reduce temperature? ____________________________________________________
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5. SYSTEMS
What are the maximum and minimum oil quantities? ___________________________________
What is the recommended oil type? _________________________________________________
Does this aircraft have alternators or generators? _______________________________________
How many? _______________________ What are they rated at? _________________________
How can you verify that the alternator/generator is working prior to takeoff? ________________
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How do we detect an alternator/generator failure and what is the procedure? ________________
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Are the flaps manual or electric? ____________________________________________________
If you have an electrical failure, which components will no longer work? ____________________
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6. AERODYNAMIC AVIATION POLICIES
How are AeroDynamic aircraft dispatched and checked in? ______________________________
What is the currency requirement to rent tailwheel aircraft with AeroDynamic? ______________
What is the minimum notice for cancellation of a schedule? ______________________________
What is the daily minimum if booking this aircraft for more than 6 hours? ___________________
What is our policy for overnight rentals? _____________________________________________
Can you take our aircraft outside of the 48 contiguous states? _____________________________
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You took a trip to KSBP and purchased fuel there. What is the policy for reimbursement?
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I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the POH or AFM and will operate the aircraft
within the limitations established by the manufacturer and AeroDynamic Aviation. I will abide by
all FAA Regulations and comply with AeroDynamic Aviation’s policies.
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Pilot’s signature Date
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Print pilot’s name
Required Checkout Items
must exceed ACS/PTS standards for their level of
certificate/rating
Documents on file
Renter’s insurance
Dispatch procedures
Preflight planning
Preflight inspection
Airworthiness
Checklist usage
Fueling & servicing
Start, taxi, runup
Climb, cruise climb
Normal/crosswind takeoff
Normal/crosswind landing
Short-field takeoff & landing
Soft-field takeoff & landing
Steep turns
Slow flight
Power-on & off stalls
Stall recovery
Spin awareness
Emergencies (fire, failure)
Electrical fire/fault/failure
Gear malfunction/failure
Tailwheel only:
Wheel landings
Toe brakes
Heel brakes
I have personally reviewed and corrected this form. I have reviewed any areas found deficient and
completed ground training with the above-named pilot. I have completed the flight checkout and
find the above-named pilot’s knowledge and training adequate to safely operate this aircraft.
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Instructor’s signature Date
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