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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
    • 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
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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.

 Day Before Checklist

  • On-site kit together
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    • 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

 Pre-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

 Pre-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

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  • Discard of damaged batteries

  • Discharge used batteries for better longevity

Flight Test Post Mortem

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Other Resources

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