Etiquette for Pilots
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Do not start your engine before being assured your propeller is clear.
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Do not start your engine with the aeroplane tail pointing toward an open hangar, open window, or closely parked aeroplanes.
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Do not start your engine while people are standing in front of or behind your aeroplane.
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Do not blast your engine while taxiing in close proximity to parked aeroplanes.
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Do not conduct a long pre-flight run-up while in the vicinity of offices or occupied buildings.
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Always obtain a briefing from FSS regarding weather and NOTAMs prior to departure.
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Avoid filing a flight plan by radio right after takeoff if you could have done it by telephone before departure.
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Always shut off your engine before loading or debarking passengers.
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Always warn passengers to keep away from the propeller and not to touch it for any reason.
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Always taxi at a speed whereby you can come to an immediate stop at any time.
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In close quarters always taxi with someone at each wing tip for guidance.
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Always turn off your landing light when holding short of the active runway for departure.
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Always turn on your strobe or beacon lights when taxiing on an active runway or crossing an inactive runway.
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Always leave the controls locked after parking an aeroplane.
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Always tie down an aeroplane for overnight parking.