HASELL, HELL, LIFE and FREDA Checks

HASELL is used before any aerobatic maneuver including stalls and recovery from dangerous and unusual attitudes training

Height – Sufficient to recover
Airframe – Clean e.g. Flaps, gear etc
Security – Hatches & harnesses securer, loose items stowed
Engine – T’s & P’s OK
Location – Clear of ABC’s (A = Active airfields, B = Built up areas, C = Clouds and controlled airspace)
Lookout – execute clearing turns left and right.