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A notice explaining the aircraft can only be used in a normal or utility operations.

The aircraft goes through test flights before being released to the public. This note explains the maximum crosswind the aircraft was tested on.

An alternative static air source in the instance that the normal one stops functioning.

Switches and Labels to operate lighting as well as the master switch and avionics master switch of the aircraft.

Glide distance is depicted by a chart for when operating without engine power. Brief instructions are also listed above the chart.

Engine cruise performance for different meteorological conditions are listed on a table by altitude and temperature. Instructions at the bottom of the page give the user a warning that the table applies to an aircraft with speed fairings over the…

Weight and balance for safe operation is charted from the weight of the empty aircraft itself to its maximum gross weight and the center of gravity which is calculated before every flight.

The vacuum system powers the attitude indicator and the heading indicator, which are necessary for legal flight in IFR conditions. A schematic of the system is provided along with other components that make the system run correctly. On the other page…

Control Lock that keeps the aircrafts flight controls from moving.

No smoking sign on the panel of a Cessna 172

Reminder to pilots from the FAA to announce on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) their position in the traffic pattern.

Detailed diagram of Hanscom field which identifies various landmarks and buildings found on the airport.

Registration sticker found on the left fuselage of a Cessna 172. Each aircraft has a specific registration number.

An airspeed indicator is used to tell you how much airspeed you have.

This is a cover that slides over a pitot tube found on an aircraft. It is bright red with a reminder to "Remove Before Flight!" in white. Failure to remove before flight would be hazardous to flight.

This diagram from the FAA is a reminder to pilots to follow standard traffic pattern procedures unless otherwise instructed. The red blocks stress the fact that accidents are bound to occur if pilots do not follow standard procedures.

This is a weight and balance sheet that is specific to a C172 with the tail number N144BF. Each aircraft has a different empty weight and it is crucial for pilots to find the specific data sheet for flight planning to ensure a safe flight.

This photo shows four crucial pieces of electronics that pilots use during flight. The first system, found at the top, enables pilots to select specific radios to turn on or off and also adjust the volume of those radios. The second system is a GPS.…

This Navy fighter jet includes several areas of technical writing including the area behind the engine which alters people to the danger of the jet intake. Another area on the plane alerting folks is near the tail where it says "Danger Arresting…

This photo of a JetBlue E190 in Worcester includes specific instructions in both English and Spanish saying "Warning: Vent flap must be closed before opening door". This is to warn the crewmember and remind them that should they forget this, the…

This image includes emergency instructions around the second row passenger window to aircraft rescue and firefighter personnel that that area is where they are to puncture the aircraft in the event of a fire to rescue passengers.