EASA requirements: -
Preparation for and action after flight: -
(A) flight authorisation and aeroplane acceptance;
(B) serviceability documents;
(C) equipment required, maps, etc.;
(D) external checks;
(E) internal checks;
(F) harness, seat or rudder pedal adjustments;
(G) starting and warm-up checks;
(H) power checks;
(I) running down system checks and switching off the engine;
(J) parking, security and picketing (for example tie down);
(K) completion of authorisation sheet and serviceability documents
Additional reading
FAA Airplane Flying Manual
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The following training videos supplement the flight training syllabus in the Flying Training Manual