CIGAR (aviation)

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.

CIGAR (aviation)

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.