RV-12 Pilot Check Out Elam

RV-12 Pilot Check Out Exam

Required prior to any pilot flying the RV-12 solo. This does NOT substitute the pre-solo knowledge test, VANS POH, or the FTS provided by the manufacturer.
Aircraft Type
Preflight / System Checks
During preflight what must be done to the engine prior to checking the oil?*
If oil is needed how much oil is needed from the low oil indicator to the high oil indicator (in quarts)?*

1 quart1/2 quartLess than 1/4 quart
How do we check our fuel quantity?*
What position is the fuel shut off valve ALWAYS supposed to be?*

UPDOWNNEUTRAL
What will happen if we forget to remove our PITOT tube cover and take off?*
How long will our Dynon backup battery last if we loose main power from the airplane battery (minutes)?*
What & where do we check to ensure the wings are installed correctly?*

Aircraft V-Speeds & Limitations

Airspeed = (kts)
Maximum cross wind component?*
Maximum head wind component?*
What is the best glide speed?*
When would we use best glide?*
Fill in the Blanks for the appropriate V Speeds:
Vs* Vso* Vx* Vy* Va* Vfe* Vno* Vne*

Flight Operations
Idle RPM setting?
While on the ground and CHT/EGT are approaching red line what do you do?
What is likely to happen if canopy is not latched and you take off?
What flap setting do we use for take off?
What do we do with the control stick on take off roll to elevate pressure on the nose wheel?
What airspeed do we climb out at?
Cruise RPM Range?
Final approach speed normal landing? Short final speed?
Why are our heals on the floor upon initial touch down when landing?

Emergency Operations / Checklists
Walk me through a loss of engine procedure during in flight operations (ABCD)?
Where do we find all the emergency checklist in the aircraft?
Emergency Checklist Review*

YES - I HAVE READ THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST SECTION IN THE AIRCRAFTS POHNO - I HAVE NOT REVIEWED THE CHECKLIST AND AM NOT READY TO SOLO THE RV-12
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RV-12 Pilot Check Out Exam