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:
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Controls
Instruments
Gas
Flaps
Trim
Prop
Radios
Straps.