Pre & Post flight check lists.

[Droider]

Just wondered if anyone has compiled a Pre & Post flight check list.

I have started to compile one that includes everything from opening the van door to making sure I have all the correct leads ect. To many times I have rushed out in good weather only to find I have forgotten something from my workshop, or I am trying to take off with alt hold on!!

 

[Bartman]

Droider
I agree it's something worth having and it's on my list but I haven't gotten to it yet.
As far as taking off with altitude hold on, I've got all my switches set up to be either up or forward before takeoff and landing so I can just sweep them with either hand and they're set. It's a preflight ritual of mine to check the switches.
If you want to take the reins and start a checklist, I'll try to help.
Bart

 

[Droider]

Hi Bart.

I am going to make one.. I was going to start one this morning but just been on a call out for work.. I am going to get my stuff ready for flying either later today or tomorrowso my plan is to list what I do!

When you over in the UK

dave

 

[Cabe]

TBH most of this is common sense, but it does help to be methodical when you are flying for money. I know doing so has saved me many times on Photogrpahy and Video gigs.

Post flight I always check the following (despite not having (m)any sucsessful flights)

Put all the batteries on a balancer (you only rock up to a wedding without any fresh flash batteries once....)
Inspect the props and savers
Inspect motors for slop/odd rotational feeling
Inspect arms for slop/play
Inspect electronics and connections (especially bullet type)

 

[Droider]

well theres a few there I anit considered!

Looks like it become an interesting topic..

Bring it on.. Thanks Cabe I think this is really important to get everyones thoughts on this really important subject

 

[Cabe]

TBH that's my preflight too. Don't forget the batteries in the TX are just as important.

 

[Droider]

TBH?
Any how on page two!

 

[Droider]

Ok this is my start

Flying day

Misc

- Glasses
- Sun Glasses / flying glasses
- Brew Kit!
- Tool boxes
- Work station / table
- Laptop and relevant leads
- Power supply - inverter / Field battery
- Charging equipment / power & balancing leads
- OM’s
- Flight check list
- Relevant printed info

Batteries

- Charged
- Check for damage
- Check leads and connectors - replace sloppy connectors

Multi-rotor
- Spares
- Props, frame parts, specific tools.
- Flight recorder SD inserted

Camera Bag
- Cameras
- Spare Batteries
- SD cards
- Lens cloth
- Securing screws
- Aniti vibration materials

TX
- Spare battery
- Neck strap
- Manual
- Settings list

Pre Flight
- Check TX switch positions, Alt Hold, GPS, Come home , comfort ALL in off position
- Turn on and check TX
- Set flight timers
- Check flight batteries prior to placement with electronic balance checker for voltage and - cell integrity
- Secure batteries, check leads
- Fit battery alarms
- Connect to Multi-Rotor
- Initiate Jeti box
- Check all parameters - Wait for min satellites to be connected.
- Calibrate Multi-Rotor.
- Check Camera operation
- Check flying area
- Initiate motors
- Check amps, voltage, BL temps, satellite fixes / lock
- Check flying area
- Take off
- Hover at 2 metres - check trim and stick inputs
- Fly to plan

Post flight

Check Multi-Rotor in General
Check Props / fixing
Check frame fixings
Check general condition
Check wiring
Down load flight info from SD card
Erase SD card ready for next flight
Assess flight information
Address any issues after flight info diagnosed
Archive flight info for further reference

Camera
down load images / movies
format media
charge batteries
clean lenses
check general features / operation.

Batteries
Visually check for any damage / distortion
Check cells with electronic battery checker
Check leads and connectors
Charge as per battery instructions
Mark as charged / balanced

 

[sudsym]

Hi Droider,

Looks good. Have you got your BNUC-S? Part of this set-up requires an Operations Manual to be written, and this must have all check lists such as embarkation, pre-flight, during, post-flight, flight emergency and 'Fly-Away' completed and examined before the Manual can be submitted to the CAA. The good thing about this is that it really makes you think about your requirements and procedures. Took a few times to get right, as we always found at least one thing missing from the list when we went to put it into practice.

 

[Electro 2]

Post flight

Check Multi-Rotor in General
Check Props / fixing
Check frame fixings
Check general condition
Check wiring

I do these items BEFORE flight, an issue discovered after the flight may be too late ! Also add "check torque on CW prop nuts".

 

[Droider]

This was origionally posted in 2011. Yes I know have my BNUC-s. There is a newer thread on this subject somewhere.

Dave

 

[Bowley]

Ok this is my start

Flying day

Misc

- Glasses
- Sun Glasses / flying glasses
- Brew Kit!
- Tool boxes
- Work station / table
- Laptop and relevant leads
- Power supply - inverter / Field battery
- Charging equipment / power & balancing leads
- OM’s
- Flight check list
- Relevant printed info

Batteries

- Charged
- Check for damage
- Check leads and connectors - replace sloppy connectors

Multi-rotor
- Spares
- Props, frame parts, specific tools.
- Flight recorder SD inserted

Camera Bag
- Cameras
- Spare Batteries
- SD cards
- Lens cloth
- Securing screws
- Aniti vibration materials

TX
- Spare battery
- Neck strap
- Manual
- Settings list

Pre Flight
- Check TX switch positions, Alt Hold, GPS, Come home , comfort ALL in off position
- Turn on and check TX
- Set flight timers
- Check flight batteries prior to placement with electronic balance checker for voltage and - cell integrity
- Secure batteries, check leads
- Fit battery alarms
- Connect to Multi-Rotor
- Initiate Jeti box
- Check all parameters - Wait for min satellites to be connected.
- Calibrate Multi-Rotor.
- Check Camera operation
- Check flying area
- Initiate motors
- Check amps, voltage, BL temps, satellite fixes / lock
- Check flying area
- Take off
- Hover at 2 metres - check trim and stick inputs
- Fly to plan

Post flight

Check Multi-Rotor in General
Check Props / fixing
Check frame fixings
Check general condition
Check wiring
Down load flight info from SD card
Erase SD card ready for next flight
Assess flight information
Address any issues after flight info diagnosed
Archive flight info for further reference

Camera
down load images / movies
format media
charge batteries
clean lenses
check general features / operation.

Batteries
Visually check for any damage / distortion
Check cells with electronic battery checker
Check leads and connectors
Charge as per battery instructions
Mark as charged / balanced

You missed one in your 'Misc' section Dave! which surprises me considering where you been flying for last few months.

- Midgey Spray...Check