CIGAR (aviation)

CIGAR or CIGARS is a mnemonic that refers to a pre-takeoff checklist performed by general aviation pilots. The mnemonic stands for:[1]

Alternately:[2]

Yet another version was used by the U.S. Air Force:[3]

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References

  1. ^ Flightinfo.com (2007). "Checklists". http://www.flightinfo.com/instructorhints.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-26. 
  2. ^ Whittsflying (undated). "Preflight and Checklists". http://whitts.alioth.net/Pagea51Preflightand%20Checklists.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-26. 
  3. ^ Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (April 1998). "Mnemonics". http://www.aopa.org/pilot/mnemonics.html. Retrieved 2010-02-26. 
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