EFI Launch Checklist
- Aircraft - Arm
- Engine - Start
- Engine - Warmup
- Full Throttle - Check
- Idle - Check
- Aircraft - Taxi to Runway
- Takeoff Heading - Establish
- Takeoff - Ready?
- No Warnings - Verify
- Mode - Auto
Aircraft - Arm
Ensure the ignition switch is in the off position or this will start the plane immediately.
Press ARM on the checklist step to arm the aircraft and takeoff. This step first arms the aircraft and then immediately commands an auto takeoff.
Engine - Start
Ensure someone is bracing the front of the fuselage before starting the engine.
Using the hand controller, set the ignition switch to on, this will start the engine.
Starting the engine rotates the propeller. Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Ensure all personnel are clear of the propellers.
Engine parts, especially the muffler, will be extremely hot while running. Burns can occur on contact. Keep flammable materials away from the engine.
Engine - Warmup
Allow the engine to warm up at idle for at least one minute.
Full Throttle - Check
Ensure someone is bracing the front of the fuselage before advancing to full throttle. Using the hand controller, raise the throttle to full and hold for 7-10 seconds. The engine should not hesitate or bog down when throttle is advanced. The RPM should be between 5,800 to 6,400.
Idle - Check
Using the hand controller, lower the throttle to idle. The RPM should be between 2,500 - 3,000.
Aircraft - Taxi to Runway
Taxi the aircraft to the start of the runway.
Takeoff Heading - Establish
Ensure the aircraft is facing the direction of takeoff.
Takeoff - Ready?
Double check the wind direction and velocity. Do not takeoff if the wind speed exceeds the system limits. Ensure that the aircraft is pointing into the wind as the winds may have shifted during preflight. Ensure the takeoff area is clear of bystanders and obstacles. Notify all crew and bystanders that the aircraft is about to takeoff.
No Warnings - Verify
Ensure that there are no warnings before takeoff. All warnings must be resolved. The Messages tab displays warnings and notifications from the ground control station and autopilot. A new warning will automatically expand the Messages tab if it was collapsed.
Mode - Auto
Using the hand controller, set the flight mode to Auto. This initiate the takeoff.