General Checklist Procedures

CHAPTER ONE

INTERMEDIATE FLIGHT PREPARATION WORKBOOK

12. Perform Cruise Checklist.

13. Perform Descent Checklist.

14. Perform Before Landing Checklist.

15. Perform After Landing Checklist.

16. Perform Engine Shutdown Checklist.

Instructional Aids

T-1A P's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist

T-1A Dash-1, Section II (expanded checklist)

References

T.O. 1T-1A-1 (T-1A Dash-1)

Airman's Information Manual

Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 91

T.O. 1T-1A-1CL-1 (T-1A P's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist)

101. GENERAL CHECKLIST PROCEDURES

Attention to detail is required to fly complex aircraft safely and effectively. Checklists allow the

safe and orderly operation of the aircraft and ensure everything is prepared for the next evolution

of the flight.

Most multi-place aircraft checklists are "Challenge and Response" (C & R), which, when

properly coordinated, provide for a high degree of safety. The T-1A checklists employ a slightly

different method than you may be accustomed to. For the purpose of checklist operation, the

pilot in the left seat is referred to as "Pilot" (P) and the SNFO/SCSO in the right seat is referred

to as "Copilot" (CP). The Instructor Naval Flight Officer/Navigator (INFO/INAV) is called

"Jump" (J). The CP prompts all checklists with the term "standing by" the appropriate checklist.

In return, the P will clear the CP to initiate the checklist.

Using this method, the CP calls for an item, the P performs the action and gives the proper

response. With this convention the initiator of the checklist may verify these items by visually

noting the action has been performed. Once the action is complete and the proper response

verbalized, the CP moves on to the next item. However, any configuration changes (gear, flaps,

and trim) require visual and verbal backup by the student (e.g., CP: "Gear" P: "Flaps 10, gear

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T-1A OPERATING PROCEDURES