Airplane Post-Flight Procedures

Objective: To teach the pilot proper procedures and technique to perform after the flight has concluded. To teach the pilot to shutdown and secure the aircraft after flight.
Content:
  • Review aircraft checklists before flight
  • After Landing
    • See checklist or AFM/POH
    • Slow to taxi speed before exiting runway
    • Stop completely clear of runway to perform after landing checks
  • Parking
    • Park in designated location, otherwise, clear of jet blast, etc
  • Engine Shutdown
    • Follow procedures in AFM/POH
  • Securing and Servicing
    • Quick post-flight check
    • Fill fuel tanks if aircraft will be inactive
    • Last flight or windy conditions call for hangaring or tying down of aircraft

See AFH C 2-11

See aircraft AFM/POH

Completion Standards: The lesson is complete when the instructor, through repeated flights with the student, determines that the student has adequate knowledge of post-flight procedures.
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