Flight #: 16 — NIGHT OPERATION

Pilot:

Date:

Time:

Check

Action

PRE-FLIGHT

All test flight hours must have been accomplished before night operations can be executed with N9X

Sit in aircraft in the dark

Ensure flashlight is handy & has fresh batteries

Set interior light brightness

• Are all instruments illuminated?

• Turn on all electricity. Does it exceed 80% (28 amps) of alternator capacity?

• Taxi aircraft at least 1/2 hour at night before flying at night (watch CHT & Oil Temps)

FLIGHT #1

Start test at dusk w/ a little light remaining

Perform at least 3 takeoffs & landings

END TEST #1

Post flight Questions:

• Are taxi & landing lights effective?

• Is the strobe reflecting off anything?

• Are interior lights effective?

• Do lights reflect off canopy?

• Do any lights cause radio interference?

FLIGHT TEST #2

Fly to Greenwood Airport & Return

POST FLIGHT

Prepare corrective action list

Record fuel and oil consumption