| H | Height - safe for expected loss and enough for a safe landing |
| A | Airframe - note Vne, Va ; set flaps ; wheel; airbrakes |
| S | Seatbelts - fastened & tight |
| S | Security - secure any loose items |
| E | Engine - if motorglider set to idle |
| L | Location - ABC: not above active Airfield, Buildings, Clouds |
| L | Lookout - all clear below: perform two clearing turns, one left and one right |