CIGAR (aviation)
# 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.
