Ground Procedures

 Preflight 

 Passenger Briefing 

 SAFETY   PHAK C–

S seatbelts fastened seats adjustedA air vent location & operation action in case of discomfortF fire extinguisher location & operationE exit door operation emergency evacuation & kit locationT traffic spotting talking & sterile cockpitY your questions

 Engine Start 

 Flight Deck Check 

Before Taxi Instrument Check

Airspeed 0 KIAS

Turn Coordinator centered

Attitude pitch and bank ±5°

Heading Indicator set and correct

Altimeter set, elevation ±75'

VSI 0 FPM

Magnetic Compass floating free

no cracks, leaks, bubbles

NAV & Com set

GPS checked and set

EFIS cockpit PFD/MFD for warnings


Around First Turn

Turn Coordinator opposite of turn direction

Heading Indicator turning

Mag Compass turning


 Taxi 

 ARCH   Taxi Briefing

Assigned / planned runwayRouteCrossings / hold short instructionsHot spots / hazards  NOTAMs, closed, conditions

 Before Takeoff Check