ETIQUETTE FOR THE PILOT

Do not start your engine before being assured your propeller is clear.
Do not start your engine with the aeroplane tail pointing toward an open hangar, open window, or closely parked aeroplanes.
Do not start your engine while people are standing in front of or behind your aeroplane.
Do not blast your engine while taxiing in close proximity to parked aeroplanes.
Do not conduct a long pre-flight run-up while in the vicinity of offices or occupied buildings.
Always obtain a briefing from FSS regarding weather and NOTAMs prior to departure.
Avoid filing a flight plan by radio right after takeoff if you could have done it by telephone before departure.
Always shut off your engine before loading or debarking passengers.
Always warn passengers to keep away from the propeller and not to touch it for any reason.
Always taxi at a speed whereby you can come to an immediate stop at any time.
In close quarters always taxi with someone at each wing tip for guidance.
Always turn off your landing light when holding short of the active runway for departure.
Always turn on your strobe or beacon lights when taxiing on an active runway or crossing an inactive runway.
Always leave the controls locked after parking an aeroplane.
Always tie down an aeroplane for overnight parking.