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📋 Flight Preparation

Requested by:

Comp Team

Requested Date

Location and Time

CED Alma, QC

Summary & Goals

Test Icarus as a quad

Approved?

Yes ✅

👥 Required Persons During Test

Name

Phone #

Role

Reason

Anthony Luo

Pilot in Command

  • Aircraft preparation

  • Filling out documentation

Megan Spee

Secondary Pilot & mech

Aidan Bowers

Flight Engineer

Nathan Green

Flightline personnel

Conall Kingshott

Mech

Ethan Abraham

Electrical

Morning of // arrival

  •  Start battery charging:
    •  all 6s
    •  5s for video tower
    •  controller batteries
    •  groundstation laptop battery
    •  goggle batteries
  •  
    • Walkie Talkie batteries
  •  Telemetry / Video towers assembled
  •  Populate flight test box:
    •  extension cables for laptop
    •  wrenches
    •  allen keys (M5 & M3)
    •  pliers
    •  knives
    •  tape
    •  velcro/zip ties
    •  Battery harness
    •  6s batteries
    •  USB-C cable
    •  spare M5 wingspar bolts
    •  Walkie Talkies Battery tester
    •  Props
    •  DMM
  •  Check airframe wiring
  •  Flight Modes
  •  Back Right ESC Cap

1-hr before flight window

  •  Mission briefing (roles, responsibilities, goals, etc). @9
  •  Flight test box populated & batteries all fully charged
  •  Check sensor health
  •  CG Check with batteries
  •  Props on.
  •  Motor / prop direction check
  •  Control rods/horns intact
  •  Landing gear healthy
  •  Flight line equipment
    •  flight test box
    •  controller box
      •  2 controllers w/tracer
    •  video box
      •  monitors
    •  annis hardcase
      •  2 goggles
    •  telem / video towers
    •  wings (plugs in place temporarily)
    •  Water
  •  WALK OUT TO FLIGHTLINE WITH EVERYTHING GG
  •  

Pre-Flight checklist

  •  Antenna towers setup & wired, weighted down if necessary
  •  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
  •  check GPS receiving signal(s)
  •  Wings:
    •  secured
    •  leading/trailing edges
    •  top/bottom surfaces
    •  Read of wing and all flight control surfaces for freedom of movement, security and any skin damage
  •  Inspect top and bottom of air frame arms for cracks, loose parts, or signs of damage
  •  Propellers / Rotors
    •  Ensure propeller is secured
    •  Check for nicks, chips or cracks
    •  Ensure prop direction is correct

Flight Window checklist

  •  Autopilot orientation correct
    •  Check control surface response in FBW_(blank)_
  •  VTX Transmit power set
  •  RFD900 Telem Cable connected
  •  Control Station / Receivers / Transmitter
    •  The battery and spare batteries if required are adequately charged
    •  Control Station device and cables are properly connected and functioning
      •  video receive clear
      •  link quality good
    •  All flight interfaces are functioning normally
  •  Flight modes & Controller mappings
    •  Control surfaces
      •  Ensure Elevator moves correctly
      •  Ensure Ailerons move correctly
      •  Ensure Rudder moves correctly
    •  Controller channels function as expected.
    •  check trainer settings.
  •  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?
      •  Are there other aircraft.

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titleDay Before Checklist

  •  On-site kit together
    •  
    •  Ground station / Laptop
    •  Antenna / Receivers
    •  Transmitter
    •  Extra Water
    •  Power cords / Extension cables
    •  Wrenches
    •  Allen keys
    •  Knives
    •  Tape
    •  Rope/string
    •  Zip/Velcro ties
    •  Radios
    •  Safety goggles
    •  Fire extinguisher
    •  Spare foam
    •  hot glue gun w/ hot glue stick
    •  harnesses
  •  Airfame assembled
  •  ESCs/flight controller wired
  •  Radio equipment tested
    •  Channel mappings
    •  Flight modes
  •  Motors tested
  •  Wiring secured (Harnessing)
  •  End-to-end test (neglecting props)
  •  Check the center of gravity
  •  All components not on the airframe that are required should be in the flight box (e.g. props & prop nuts)
  •  Airframe payload
  •  Spare parts
    •  Props
    •  Airframe components (landing struts, arms, etc)
      •  wings nuts
      •  prop nuts
      •  any detached components such as angle mount
      •  props for other aircrafts such as Houston
    •  Hardware to assemble these components
    •  Electronics
      •  ESCs
      •  Motors
      •  Flight controllers
      •  Receiver
  •  Flight Code Flashed
  •  Ground station Software updated

↪️ Pre-Departure Checklist

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titlePre-Departure Checklist
  •  Take the WREST RC entrance card
  •  Grab Pre-departure Items
    •  Battery charger and associated cables(30tx to 60tx)
  •  Check battery status
    •  Charge if required, otherwise place into flight box
  •  Systems test
    •  Check flight controller orientation
    •  Check motor spin & rotation direction
    •  Check transmitter mappings
    •  Verify communication links (VTX/RX, Controller, Groundstation)
    •  Verify the mission planner is logging data
  •  Only attach props directly before flight (keep off at all other times)
  •  Get snacks
  •  Mission Briefing
    •  Read the flight plan to the team (that was made a week ago)
    •  Purpose of flight
    •  Plan of action
    •  Success criteria
    •  Delegate and brief on flight line roles
    •  Safety Briefing
    •  Key flight characteristics to observe
    •  Key system characteristics to observe
    •  Measurements to be made

🚩 Pre-flight Safety Checklist

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titlePre-Flight Inspection
  •  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

😎 Post-Flight Checklist

Item

Owner

  •  Use Flight-Post Mortem to Debrief

ALL MEMBERS PRESENT

  •  Discard of damaged batteries

  •  Discharge used batteries for better longevity

Flight Test Post Mortem

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