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.
