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CIGAR (aviation)

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CIGAR or CIGARS is a mnemonic that refers to a pre-takeoff checklist performed by general aviation pilots. The mnemonic stands for:

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

  • Controls
  • Instruments
  • Gas
  • Attitude
  • Run-up
  • Yet another version was used by the U.S. Air Force:

    CIGarettes For The Poor Russian Soldiers:

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

    CIGAR (aviation) Wikipedia