Make sure to update the Title following the format “Jan 01, 2020 Flight Test”
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Date/Time | Action |
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Mon & Tue | Aircraft Assembly If aircraft assembly is complicated, outline dates of various milestones that should be met to ensure we don't rush to complete work at the last minute. |
Tue 8-10PM | Pre-flight Preparation Feel free to not come at 9 if you don’t have a lot workload. During this time get snack if needed |
Wed 1700 | Required persons for preflight preparation show up at bay Flight test lead breifly assign task for preparation work |
Wed 1730 | Flight brief from flight test lead |
Wed 1730 | Loading onto the Car Take your water bottle with you. Go washroom before we leave! |
| Drive to the test ground |
Wed 1800 | Flight Testing |
| Debrief |
🧯 Aircraft Incident Procedures
Incident | Procedure |
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Crash | Outline the procedure for who will go to handle the aircraft in the event of a crash, what should be done, were emergency equipment is, etc. |
Flyaway | Outline the procedure for flyaways. List relevant contact information for local authorities and plans of action to recover control of the aircraft |
Configuration Error | Outline steps to take in the event of a configuration issue with the aircraft |
Injury | |
Property Damage | |
🔧 Week-Before To-Do List
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| title | Pre-Flight Inspection |
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- Air Frame
- Check all antennas, ensuring they are secure and in good condition
- Check the battery emplacement and secure attachment and ensure there are no cracks
- Check that all lights are operating normally
- Check that all sensors are secured and clear of any obstructions
- Check that the GPS is receiving satellites and providing a navigation solution
- For fixed wing aircraft, Check:
- Wings, ensuring they are securely attached to fuselage
- Wing leading edge surfaces
- Top and bottom of wing surfaces
- Wing tip surfaces
- Read of wing and all flight control surfaces for freedom of movement, security and any skin damage
- For rotary aircraft:
- Inspect top and bottom of air frame arms for cracks, loose parts, or signs of damage
- Check fluid levels and ensure no leaks if applicable
- Control Surfaces
- Ensure Elevator moves correctly
- Ensure Ailerons move correctly
- Ensure Rudder moves correctly
- Landing Gear
- Check landing gear is secure
- Inspect skids or wheels, especially attachment points
- Power plant
- Cowling or motor casing
- Security of engine mounts
- Presence of any cracks
- All wiring and connectors, ensure no cracks, loose connectors, or chaffing
- Propellers / Rotors
- Ensure propeller is secured
- Check for nicks, chips or cracks
- Ensure prop direction is correct
- Batteries
- Inspect to ensure there is no signs of swelling, external leaking or other defects
- Battery wiring and connectors from the battery are connected securely
- Batteries (and spares) are adequately charged
- Wires are not pinched
- Control Station / Receivers / Transmitter
- The battery and spare batteries if required are adequately charged
- Control Station device and cables are properly connected and functioning
- All flight interfaces are functioning normally
- Safety
- Good visibility and safe wind speed
- Surrounding is free of obstacles
- Crew far from drone
- General Site Survey
- Are there other people on the property
- Ground Recording / drone footage on
- Autopilot
- Control surfaces respond to autopilot in the correct manner
- Transitions between flight modes have expected effect
- Return-to-home systems, if present, have been configured
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