CIGAR (aviation)

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


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

Alternately:


 * Controls
 * Instruments
 * Gas
 * Attitude
 * Run-up

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

CIGarettes For The Poor Russian Soldiers:


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