Cessna 172 Preflight Inspection

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This is how we do a preflight inspection of our Cessna 172.
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@boogerwood 11 ай бұрын

This is a GREAT walkthrough. I have my private cert and nobody has ever gone through this level of walkthrough before. Thanks for sharing! Also, what a beautiful 172!

@FreedomFlight1 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jakeryan56 7 ай бұрын

This plane is absolutely pristine compared to the one I am flying!

@FreedomFlight1 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, it’s over 40 years old, but we have put a lot into it to keep it feeling new. Thx for watching.

@matthewjones4081 Ай бұрын

Good walkthrough, I like how you get up close with the camera to show what you are talking about

@jessicaranftl4049 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you speaking slowly, thank you! Plane and hanger are beautiful. Hope there are more videos with interior preflight/run up

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, thank you for watching. Stay tuned for more I’ll try to get one like you are requesting in the near future.

@tarpley82 Жыл бұрын

This is great! I just started lessons in a 172 and this really reinforces what I have learned. Thanks!!

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Drew, congratulations on getting started learning to fly! Let me know if you have any questions I can help with.

@anesukafesu7875 Жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful plane

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Kryptocleric 11 ай бұрын

As an add on, it would be good while you have power applied to turn on Pitot Heat and verify the Pitot Tune does indeed warm up by feel. Doesn't have to be on long, just enough you can feel it. Great video!

@FreedomFlight1 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@shamrock8698 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Cessna!!

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JayVazquez Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your professional and thorough walk thru!

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you for watching!

@sampletaster5093 Жыл бұрын

I have not flown in a while but I used to always check the tanks for water by a sample into a clear cup.

@jessicafurr2963 Жыл бұрын

nice job. THANK YOU! I just started pilot lessons and enjoyed your tutorial :-)

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, thanks for watching. I wish you the best on your training!

@EliasRodriguez123 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you!

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@itamarmoura4080 Жыл бұрын

Ótimo vídeo..o melhor que já sobre o 360 no Cessna. Já me inscrevi no canal.. abraços do Brasil

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching from Brazil!

@believeachieve2847 10 ай бұрын

Great preflight, and she's cute

@FreedomFlight1 9 ай бұрын

Thx for watching

@henriachalme443 24 күн бұрын

Bellevideohenri😊

@smwagh123 Жыл бұрын

very helpful

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jimsimon4432 Жыл бұрын

Textbook explanation and gorgeous plane and hangar!

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jim, we appreciate the kind words and for watching!

@onebravotango 8 ай бұрын

I really like your presentation, The step-by-step walkthrough enhances understanding, making it an excellent resource for both novice and experienced pilots. My question is, What additional tips or variations would you recommend for a pre-flight inspection in specific weather conditions or unique flying environments?

@FreedomFlight1 7 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching. As far as the "pre-flight inspection" and adverse weather....if flying in the clouds I would always check that my pitot heat is working as well as I like to check the defroster in the cockpit during the engine run up. Of course, a very good understanding of the weather for your flight, the forecast, and always have a back up plan. If I find myself having to fly into a unique environment that I have not been in before I try to study every aspect I can of the area especially the terrain. I've found myself looking at Google Earth to better understand the terrain as well as watching previous flights on FlightRadar24 to better understand traffic flows. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!

@israelmuthundinne1202 Жыл бұрын

What’s the name of the device you used to check the stall warning.

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

It’s just a stall warning horn tester I found at Sportys. Here’s a link to what I bought… www.sportys.com/stall-horn-tester.html. Thx for watching.

@wheelairrentals9241 Жыл бұрын

Who did the paint?

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Avitech in Denton, TX. They did a great job and I highly recommend.

@JabariHunt Жыл бұрын

Are tire witness marks a required check?

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Sorry Jabari, can you re-state your question?

@JabariHunt Жыл бұрын

@@FreedomFlight1 Yep, I'm referring to the circular marks on the tires that line up with the tire stem that let you know if/when the tire slips. It's on the pre-flight checklist for the school I selected, but I haven't seen people check them on KZfaq. I was just curious to know if it's a required check.

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Ahh yes! Now I know what you are talking about. Thats actually great (and interesting) that your school has you check that. That dot, usually red or yellow, if put there by the tire manufacturer for the mechanic to line up the tire stem with it when installing a new tube. True, it is possible the tire could shift a little over time, I'd imagine if the brakes get locked up or maybe the pressure getting too low, etc. Technically, it is not something that Cessna states that the pilot needs to check on every preflight but its probably a good idea! Thanks for asking.

@therabbitswhisper Жыл бұрын

i hate my ears always clog up when flying, a bit of a bummer

@Marko-xs5si 5 ай бұрын

@FreedomFlight1 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@stephenhayes3788 Жыл бұрын

A pre flight is just that.. A pre flight. Not an annual.

@FreedomFlight1 Жыл бұрын

Ha, true. If you can’t preflight a Cessna in less than 10 min you’re probably digging a little too deep. Assuming the thing hasn’t been sitting in a barn for years.