How to Preflight a Cessna 172 [HD]
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- Опубликовано: 10 мар 2013
- This is the preflight of a Cessna 172 (an F model in this case). Watch in HD!!! Please comment or message any questions and BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!! If you'd like to fly this bird (and the one you saw taxiing at the beginning) visit flyace.org !
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You cant buy enthusiasm. Awesome video!
After watching his I’ve realized my instructor only showed me like half of the things you did!
LOVE THIS VIDEO!~ hahaha "we'll knock the spider off the airplane...' is the BEST advice EVEEERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
Thank you! This is the best pre-flight that I have found. I have a very mechanical mind and I very much appreciate that you not only say "what" to check, but give the "why". Excellent! I am subscribing.
I absolutely loved your PreFlight video. It was exactly the same as when I learned in 1974. The sad part is now it's 2020. It seems every rental service comes with a different version of how they prefer to do PreFlight. My complaint and this goes out to everyone. When a CFI doesn't want you to check the oil (saying he'll do that) or don't drop the flaps we'll check it on the Run-up is just another case of inappropriate training, at least for the Cessna 172. The last and most crucial part of any PreFlight I consider the absolute most important is Fuel Checks, from adding fuel properly to checking it after fueling up. On my recent Annual with a CFI I watched and knew to check the fuel by straining a sample before starting the engine but he was in a hurry and simply fueled and flew without checking. I'm happy to say that day he got lucky but I wouldn't be. Which brings me to the point never refuel an airplane without checking the fuel for sediment. Let me rephrase that more specifically Never start an airplane unless you check the fuel first. I have and probably always will run into on occasion contaminated fuel. Strain and check as many times as necessary until all water or sediment like dirt or metal debris from refueling are gone and if your not sure wait at least 20 minutes or 1/2 hr. and check again. Hey, GeneralAviationGuru how about a proper Run-up Procedure, at the cost to instruct I'd rather watch your videos over and over that way I know I'll get it right. P.S your video was so in depth I decided to Subscribe and click the bell for all your videos. Again that was excellent
I love your energy about everything. I'd train with you :)
Thanks Josh! Means a lot coming from you man. Love your Channel!
Thank you!
Your channel Is an inspiration lots of us to inspire us to fly keep it up
Thank you very much, sir!!!
@@GeneralAviationGuru You must be at the airlines by now
I'm about 2 weeks from taking my class 3 medical exam in order to start learning to fly. I used to work on F/A-18's and always wanted to know what it was like to fly a plane. I put this off forever, but getting to take control of a Beechcraft Skipper in flight last week really got me excited. I can't wait to start getting my flight hours in.
From the standpoint of someone who did thousands of "final checks" on aircraft before flight, I think you did a great job here. Your enthusiasm was quite evident. If I lived in Georgia, I'd definitely consider you for my CFI. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! Good luck with your flight training! It's one of the most rewarding things you can do..
You forgot to check the air filter as well as the edge of the propeller plus the fuel tank vent tube. have a safe flight. Bravo to Charlie
One of the best preflights ever.
Perfect walk around. You should get an award. Thank you.
I recently switched flight schools so I’m transitioning from a Cherokee 140 to a 172. This was very helpful, sad to see you haven’t made any videos in a while. Love the energy and thoroughness!
Thank you! So much to remember as a new student. I appreciate that I can watch again and again!
Nicely done! This video is +8 years old and still very useful. Thank you.
Very, Very complete check up. Very, comprehensive and thought full. Thank you.
I learned in a 172N, and putting those 40 degrees of flap in really put on the drag. Felt awesome on short final. Great video!
dont dump fuel on the runway even in Georgia, it all washes down stream.
it won’t wash down stream unless it’s an excessive amount of fuel. it typically evaporates extremely fast
Im getting into plane again after 13 years...you make this fun thank you so much!
Thanks for the great video, starting PPL training this week and some base knowledge was very helpful!
You said "tail tie down" but what you meant to say was "GoPro mounting hook"
Thanks for thorough over view and articulation of pre- flight check. Loved the detail!
You got that right😎
That is a tail down to.
Behind the left wing strut is the fuel overflow vent. There are two purposes for this vent. One, that vent allows excess fuel that either expands in the summer when hot temperatures causes fuel expansion or fuel flow out when the tanks have been overfilled, and two, the overflow vent allows air to flow into it in order to replace fuel as it is being burned. This prevents negative pressure, which can lead to vapor lock and engine shut off.
As an old guy, wish I had someone like you around to train from. Too far away though. With you, I know I could do it. You have a easy-going way, (non intimidating), lol. Awesome vid. Thanks for posting!
Great pace, explanations and breakdown! Don't forget to add that left tank fuel cap to your squawk list!
I'm so glad this was posted, I struggle with this before every lesson. I feel bad because my CFI expects me to just go out and "do this real quick" before he even comes outside. So if I do a two hour block, this process alone consumes 1/3 of my time. I need a way to commit this to memory.
Still a great video today! Very informative, thank you.
Ah 2013, was a very great and memorable year I say! Thanks for this well-presented everlasting knowledge
Great Presentation... This is material I'm going to use for a BSA Aviation Merit Badge for a group of about 30 Scouts!! Thanks for posting this...
Awesome walk around! Very thorough! I'll be doing this kind of check from now on!
hchattaway Thanks! A thorough Preflight is definitely a must!
Awesome video! thanks for sharing, mate! Cheers from Guadalajara, Mexico!
Carlos Hernandez Thanks very much for watching!
Thanks. More thorough than what I've learned for the C172, so this is helpful.
Glad the video could help! Thanks a lot for watching!
I thought a preflight checklist was gonna be hard thanks for setting me straight it's easy as heck just look close and make sure everything attached and bolted property
Helped so much, thank you!!
I learned a couple things from this video, but I disagree with few things:
1. Some commentators already pointed out the FAA required checklist wasn't used during the inspection.
2. The propeller wasn't inspected for nicks and dents.
3. I would check the spinner to make sure that it would not loose and wobble.
4. Fuel samples should be checked not only for debris, but more importantly for water contamination.
5. What's wrong with putting the fuel samples back in the fuel tanks? Just make sure that the fuel sample test tube is clean before testing the fuel.
6. With a strong wind gust that snaps the aileron, you might loose the fingers that you put in gap between the aileron and the wing!
Good video anyway! :}
+Tuan Tran Things must have changed since I last flew because there was no FAA checklist. And who's gonna climb back up just to dump an ounce or two of fuel back into the tanks?
+Tuan Tran
1. Per standardization at the 141 school where I currently am flying, we preflight with the checklist in hand. It was not required, at the time, at ACE.
2/3. Thank you for pointing that out. I made a couple of omissions in the making of the video.
4/5. I would certainly consider water as "debris"/ unwanted foreign matter as far as fuel is concerned. I agree putting the fuel back into the tank. However, we had very old fuel sampling jars that did not filter particulates. Without a GATS jar, I wouldn't want to pour it into the tank, especially with an old and dirty fuel tester. Again, since I know fly FAR better equipment, we simply pour it from the GATS back into the tank.
6. That's why I hold the aileron with my other hand! :)
+Jake Jones Doesn't need to be "FAA". It has just become standard practice in recent years to accomplish the preflight with the checklist in hand.
In general the preflight is not meant to be super comprehensive all encompassing inspection of an aircraft, I can make that checklist 300 items long checking things from rivets to the internal wing spar to control rods and cable to a tiny oil spill etc. The preflight is meant to cover critical items such as flight controls, amount of fuel, oil, fuel contamination and the legality of an aircraft, as you gain experience as a pilot you will learn to determine what is and isn't safe.
That was the most thorough pre-flight I have ever seen. nice
Thanks for the compelment! Thorough is really the only way to go with preflights....
Nice thorough preflight and well done video.
Thanks for the complement!
At first I was a little discouraged about being a pilot because of all of the airplane crashes. But when I was looking at all of the air crash investigation video documentaries, it was very surprising that the vast majority of airplane crashes involve human error including pilot error or aircraft mechanic failure and that it seems to be very rare when airplane crashes are due to mechanical error, but even those are somehow tied to human error. But your videos and Mr. Aviation101 videos inspire me to pursue being a pilot as long as I follow procedures from the CFI and plane manufacturer's recommended instructions, instead of cutting corners.
Very precise and well planned pre-flight. Cheers from Guyana!!
Thanks for watching!
GT in the house!
Amazing stuff keep it up brother!
I don’t need to know how to do a pre flight check but this is fun to watch
Wonderful presentation. right on the subject with good audio and video.
Muthukumar Ramasamy Thanks!
Excellent pre-flght! Super helpful!!! Thanks :)
+Shana Rae Thanks for watching!
Great video I really enjoyed it I own a 172RG.
Excellent video..i didnt know about the counterweights. Only thing I would add is checking the spinner and nicks on the prop.
Excellent video! I was taught to alway's control with one hand any control surface that you were evaluating BEFORE placing fingers to check for weights , pins , connections etc., because if you had your finger in there and a gust of wind moved your control surface you could cut off a finger or two.
Thanks. I was taught and do the same. Some things like that missed illustration in the video
Awesome video! I wish the sound was better because, he had so much info I wanted to hear! You seem like an excellent instructor. I would take lessons from you!
Excellent job - thank you sir!
Nice walk through. I am taking my first ever "Discovery Flight" tomorrow to see if I have what it takes to go forward with Private Pilot lessons.
John Griffith hey John! How did it go
Good stuff there bro... appreciate the video
Great video!
Great video thanks, only thing I would have added which is part of my preflight is checking the alternator belt of the plane making sure its tight.
Thank you, from Brazil :)
Wow… You really seem to know what you're doing. Seem to have lots of experience. It was also nicely demonstrated and I was impressed that it takes only 14:18 to check a cessna 172 from the outside. I don't have a private pilot license but I am interested in getting one sooner or later :). Thank you
Thanks for watching! Check out the channel!
I watched the entire video. Well done, learned that I had be omitting the top rudder hinges by not looking up. I would add pulling on alternator belt for proper tension, if accessible on the 'F' through the air intake. I check this on the 'R'.
+David Williams I also check this on the R/S models (or any other model with a Lycoming engine); however, the Continental engine drives the alternator from the accessory gear box, hence the alternator is mounted on the back of the engine (no belt)
The inspection of the aluminium panels was riveting.
Someone had to say it 😂🤦🏽
Nicely done!...according to legend, crossing paths with a spider is just the Universe's way of reminding us to be creative. Give 'em a ride in thanks next time! Lol😁
Good preflight! 😉😀👏👏
+The Piper Pilot Thanks for watching!
Just a couple of things
1. Always check the baggage compartment
2. Always check the baggage compartment door is secured and locked. Had it pop open one time
3. You checked the upper portion of the wing for riverside popped always check the under wing for secure rivets and secure inspection plates
4. While the master is on check your nav lights strobes etc also
Also did not check the belt on the alternator
Thanks for this video. I'm studying for my CFI/CFII and nothing is more basic than a proper preflight walkaround. I wish as I was coming up as a pilot that my instructors would have placed more emphasis on preparation and self study than just saying "Ready?" and walking towards the airplane to pad their logbook with more hours. When I am an instructor I want to bring the same energy and enthusiasm as you have displayed here. See you on the line someday.
William Powell Yeah the "kick the tires and light the fires" isn't good for anybody. I hope to bring the same to my future students.
Very well done.
Nice job. Thank you.
thanks for the video, really helpful :)
Your welcome! Thanks for Watching!!!
@Austin Guilbeau You are absolutely correct that I should have included this. I always have and still do inspect the propeller during the preflight, but it seems I overlooked this particular step in the midst of recording the tutorial.
Thanks!
I'm looking forward to it as well. Come see us as at Aviation Career Enrichment!
This is why aviation has a remarkably safe track record. Imagine if everyone inspected thier cars in this manner every time before they drove :)
Well, maybe drivers should be inspecting themselves! :)
Good point^
Great video - thanks.
Great video thanks alot
I live in Colorado, (along with Willie's comment about checking all the lights) I would want to turn on the PITOT and make sure it is heating at some point especially if I knew I might encounter cold air.
Good refresher for me, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Glad it could help!
Thanks for sharing man! Did you check the nose gear area as well? Oil leaks can be easily discovered around this area. Happy landings!
This was helpful, thank you! I am currently working on my Private and I was flying a low wing plane at the first airport I was flying out of... Then I had to switch airports and the new airport was mainly a high winged plane school... So I was scared I was going to look stupid doing the preflight check, because I thought it was going to be completely different but not to much of a difference haha! So again thank you for this video!
I'm happy it could help you! Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for the video. Start flight training this week and don't want to waste valuable time on the ground.
A Carson Great! Yep, the more time that you spend preparing and studying on the ground, the more money you will save and the more efficient your training will be.
Thanks! Yeah I always review with the checklist after. I think doing it as a flow first is better.
great video, thanks.
Thanks for the video!
Your're welcome! Thanks for watching!!
great video!
I had to laugh so damn hard at 5:28
But fun aside, great educational video. I love your enthusiasm
Informative video. Carry an accurate electronic gauge and check the tire pressures. Flying club a/c almost always have underinflated tires. I've seen hard landings damage wheel flanges (expen$ive to repair) because the tires were underinflated. The pressure specs are in your POH. For example, Cessna 172S and later: nose wheel=45 psi (cold); main tires=38 psi (cold).
Great Video! Keep on the great work, you got a new subb! ;))
I love your preflight but I have questions. How do you know that the light bulb on your navigation lights and landing lights are working? I usually switch the lights on while the flaps are lowering and do a quick walk around with all the lights on and make sure that the lights are actually working. Also, you didn't show the interior check making sure that your markings, fire extinguisher and first aid kit is there. You did mentioned that you checked the aircraft documents but then also with a preflight, interior inspection, cracks or damages to the instruments, seat belts working and latching etc. Also, I like to check the belt through the front for the alternator cause I've found it where that belt is near break and the last thing one needs is a alternator light warning and a sooner landing on a cross country to get the belt replaced.
It's as thorough as a Cessna C172 preflight gets.
#Aviation
Thanks a bunch!
Excellent!
I live in walking distance of Fulton County Airport. I can not wait until I can start training. Hopefully one day I will meet you once I start training.
Great preflight.
Thanks for watching!
I have my students to turn on the master switch, lower the flaps, check the fuel gauges, and do a quick walk around just to check to see if all the lights are functioning properly and when turn the master off and proceed with the external preflight inspection.
nice job, thank you
I've used this for 3 checkrides now :D
great job. just don't forget the checklist!
I like the pre-flight. Thanks for the video. I dont want to sound picky or annoying but if you sump and then check fuel tanks pour the fuel back into the tank on the top... if you are in Georgia or California or New York or Florida. I just started lessons and I was often wiped this high octane fuel on my shirt while sumping fuel. I notice it disintigrates quite quickly. Any ideas on this? seems odd to pour stuff on the ground. Thoughts? Am i just being too picky?
this is a nice vid' tnx 4 posting,,, i dint realize we r suppose to check 4 spiders too :)
HAHA, anything and everything. Thanks for watching!
Why do I get extreme level of asmr because of this jeez. very informative tho.
Hi, I''m struggling to find the information I need so I decided to try youtube. What you would take for your single prop, if you wanted to go away camping with it? For example: chains to tie the wing and tail down; but how would you secure those chains to the ground? Are there special pegs you'd drive in to the ground? What about other things.....tyre puncture kit? Oil? Tools for general maintenance, gaffa tape, windscreen cleaner? spare fuel pump?.....etc? I've heard this equipment be referred to as "Camp Lot" i.e. equipment you need for your aircraft if out 'camping' with for long periods. Any information would help. Thanks.
Good stuff
I have a question In our small town we have a airport and i looked it up and it said no control tower so does that mean you dont have to register ever flight
I learnt that the horizontal. And vertical stabilizers were called the epinage, and the long structure from the firewall back to the end was called the fuselage... i have to go refresh .
Excellent walk around. I need one of those ladders. Did you say avgas was $7.50 there in Georgia ?! Yikes.
Awesome thanks
Thanks man
master switch and alternator, or just master switch to check beacon and operate flaps?
Thanks for sharing - Very good video ! Cockpit Safety Check: Magnetos - Off, Key out; Mixture -CUTOFF , Throttle - CLOSED
Nice video however the only thing I would include is the use of a CHECKLIST no matter how well you know the inspection. Also to visually check the baggage compartment for any leftover and/or loose items that could add unwanted weight and/or possibly create a weight shift while flying.
really good info. my only complaint is that is is hard to hear at some points when you're facing away from the camera.