How To Fly An Airplane With Pictures
Check control surfaces. Remove any control locks and make sure your ailerons, flaps, and rudder are moving freely and smoothly. Visually check your fuel tanks and oil. Make sure they’re filled to the specified levels. To check the fuel level, you’ll need a clean fuel measuring rod. To check oil, there’s a dipstick in the engine compartment. Check for fuel contaminants. This is done by draining a small amount of fuel into a special glass container tool, and looking for water or dirt in the fuel....