Before Starting Engine Checklist | Epic Flight Academy

The Before Starting Engine checklist sets the foundation for a safe and successful flight. In this flight training video from Epic Flight Academy, we walk through how student pilots prepare for engine start by reviewing airspace, terrain, obstacles, airports of intended use, and potential emergencies or abnormalities that could occur during takeoff or en route. This video visually demonstrates key cockpit procedures in a Cessna 172, including proper throttle setup, circuit breaker awareness, standby battery use, cold and hot starts, and basic engine leaning techniques. These steps help pilots build disciplined habits and situational awareness before the propeller ever turns. Whether you are just beginning flight training or reinforcing fundamentals, this lesson highlights why checklist discipline is critical to aviation safety. ✈️ Learn more about beginning your flight training at Epic Flight Academy: https://epicflightacademy.com/pilot-t... 🎓 Start your aviation journey with Epic Flight Academy: https://epicflightacademy.com/prequal... ⏱️ Chapters 00:15 Introduction to Before Starting Engine Procedures 00:53 Before Starting Engine Checklist Overview 01:35 How to Adjust the Throttle 02:00 Resetting a Cessna 172 Circuit Breaker 02:26 Starting Engine Checklist 02:37 Standby Battery Explanation 04:06 Cold Start vs Hot Start 05:52 Leaning the Engine #EpicFlightAcademy #FlightTraining #StudentPilot #AviationSafety #AircraftChecklist #Cessna172 #PilotTraining Enjoying our content? Like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel so we can continue to produce more Epic content! Follow us on social media to stay up to date on EVERYTHING happening at Epic Flight Academy! Facebook:   / epicflightacademy   Twitter:   / epicfltacademy   Instagram:   / epicflightacademy   LinkedIn:   / epic-flight-academy   Website: https://epicflightacademy.com/