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]

  • Controls
  • Instruments
  • Gas
  • Airplane secure
  • Run-up.

Alternately:[2]

  • Controls
  • Instruments
  • Gas
  • Attitude
  • Run-up

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

CIGarettes For The Poor Russian Soldiers:

  • Controls
  • Instruments
  • Gas
  • Flaps
  • Trim
  • Prop
  • Radios
  • Straps.

References
  1. Flightinfo.com (2007). "Checklists". Archived from the original on 2010-02-16. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
  2. Whittsflying (n.d.). "Preflight and Checklists". Archived from the original on 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
  3. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (April 1998). "Mnemonics". Archived from the original on 1998-12-05. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
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