CIGAR (aviation)

CIGAR or CIGARS is a mnemonic that refers to a pre-takeoff checklist performed by general aviation pilots. The mnemonic stands for:[1]

• Controls
• Instruments
• Gas
• Airplane secure
• Run-up.

Alternately:[2]

• Controls
• Instruments
• Gas
• Attitude
• Run-up

Yet another version was used by the U.S. Air Force:[3]

CIGarettes For The Poor Russian Soldiers:

• Controls
• Instruments
• Gas
• Flaps
• Trim
• Prop
• Radios
• Straps.

References

1. Flightinfo.com (2007). "Checklists". Archived from the original on 2010-02-16. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
2. Whittsflying (n.d.). "Preflight and Checklists". Archived from the original on 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2010-02-26.
3. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (April 1998). "Mnemonics". Retrieved 2010-02-26.