START
Perform exterior inspection before entering aircraft. Insure fuel and oil quantities are sufficient and that the fuel and oil caps are secure.
Pull the propeller through at least two full revolutions to insure that the lower cylinders are not liquid locked.

1. Brakes - SET
2. Fuel Gauges - Checked
3. Fuel Valve - OPEN
4. Carburetor Heat - OFF
5. Mixture - RICH
6. Primer - One stroke if engine is warm, two if it is cold.
7. Battery Switch - ON
8. Throttle - Open 1/2" or so
9. Magnetos - Both,
10. Starter - Engage
11. When engine starts, insure oil pressure reads 40 minimum within 10 seconds.
12. Reduce throttle to 700-800 rpm until oil temperature reaches 10 degrees C.


BEFORE TAXI
1. Generator Sw - ON
2. Lights - ON As Required
3. Radio Switch - ON
4. Radios - Tuned As Required
5. Trim - Set (align handle with fwd crease in seat cushion)


BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Brakes - Set
2. Altimeter - Set
3. Controls - Free and normal
4. Engine Run-up:
Check mags then return to 700-800 rpm. When the oil temp is above 10 degrees C and the engine is running smoothly, set power at 1500 rpm and check that each magneto functions properly.
An rpm drop in excess of 75 rpm indicates a problem. Check normal oil pressure of 60-80 psi. 40 psi is minimum at idle.
5. Transponder - Code set and ON


TAKEOFF AND CLIMB
Perform the takeoff as you would in any airplane. Keep the wings level with aileron and the aircraft straight with rudder. The tail should begin to rise on its own at about 40 kts; add a slight amount of back pressure and the plane should fly off at about 45 - 50. Allow the airplane to accelerate in a shallow climb to the best climb speed of 75 kts indicated. If terrain and conditions allow, a higher climb speed permits better visibility over the nose and improves engine cooling. Above 15,000 feet, slowing to a climb speed of 70 kts may improve climb rate.


CRUISE
Recommended cruise power is 1750-1850 rpm This should yield a true airspeed of about 115 kts at between 11.8 – 14 gallons per hour, depending on altitude. Trim the plane. Above 5000 feet, lean the mixture to achieve best engine performance and fuel economy. Using 1900 rpm cruise power you can yield 140 kts IAS at 1000 ft, 130 kts IAS at 5000 ft and 120 kts IAS at 10000 ft.


DESCENT AND LANDING
Descents can be made power off or power on. If making a power on descent, remember to keep the engine speed below 2000 rpm and the indicated airspeed below 180 kts.
1. Fuel - ON
2. Mixture - RICH
3. Carburetor Heat - AS REQUIED

Recommended speed on downwind and base - 70 - 80 kts
Recommended minimum final approach speed - 60 kts

PARKING
1. Brakes - SET
2. Mixture - IDLE/CUTOFF
3. Magnetos - OFF
4. Fuel Valve - OFF
5. Radios - OFF
6. Radio Switch - OFF
7. Generator - OFF
8. Lights - OFF
9. Battery - OFF


Chock wheels and if possible tie down aircraft before leaving it.