(Ensure these items are current and will be current for the contest date. These items take time to fix!!)
- Check parachute will be current (repack within 120 days of contest dates).
- Check Insurance paperwork to ensure aircraft has 1 Million liability coverage. Call Falcon Agency if you need coverage at 1-866-620-4IAC (866-620-4422) .
- Check Aircraft will be in annual.
- Check that your Medical will be current.
- Check that your BFR (or the equivalent for you ATP types!) will be current.
- Check that aircraft has functioning radio (receive only is necessary).
- Check that your Free forms (A, B, C) are approved and signed. (This is for Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimitted. Also applies to Sportsman if you have worked up an alternative Free program. Note that most Sportsman just fly the 'Known' for the free.)
- Motel Reservations made (as required). Ditto for rental car, unless you are like me and just bum rides.
- Call the Contest Director for any special instructions.
- Pouch with:
- Aircraft Logbook with current annual inspection signoff (xerox copy is now allowed)*
- Engine Logbook with current annual inspection signoff (xerox copy is now allowed)*
- Proof of sufficient Liability Insurance*
- Pilots Certificate*
- Current Pilot Medical*
- Current IAC and EAA member cards (you can join at the contest).
- Checkbook ($$)
- Copies of your Free Style A,B,C (need 1 copy minimum) (take 7 A's, and 14 B's and 14 C's, the numbers however vary for different contests)
- OPTIONAL: Registration Form (find at IAC web site -- postscript format) -- for owner's signature on back if not attending the contest
- Red Rule Book and Blue Aresti book (optional, good to verify Unknown's)
- Check Aircraft for ARROW documents:
- Airworthiness Certificate*
- Registration Certificate*
- Operating limitations*
- Weight and Balance documents for your particular aircraft*. Generic weight and balance documents are not sufficient.
- Parachute (and current pack card)*
- Navigation equipment (GPS, Loran, VOR, as appropriate) with antenna and extra batteries (handheld) (as required)
- Hand-held comm radio (as required)
- Battery charger for hand-held (for aircraft without electrical system)
- Current navigational charts
- Helmet and headset
- Fuel filler hose (Pitts types) (optional)
- Oil filler spout (optional)
- Battery charger (for AC with battery but no generator)
- Fuel aircraft (as required) (Plan to end up at contest with approx. amount of fuel you plan to fly acro with, but no less than 1/2 hours flying time, the legal FAA limit. The lower limit during contests does NOT apply to your arrival).
- Misc. tools (screwdriver, etc)
- Sun Screen (can be very important when you are sitting out at the boundary).
- Hat or cap (ditto)
- Sunglasses
- $$ Money
- Shave kit
- Clothes (as needed)
- Camera and film (optional)
- Portable phone (optional)
- Weather/flight briefing (DUATS or 1-800-WXBRIEF, NOT optional)
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