Originally Posted by
3wheels
if there is a “designated area” it is there is for a reason and that is where they should be done..
Usually it it is a noise problem and has been designated after discussion and agreement with the locals.
So use the correct area in those circumstances.
Poor choice of words from me, what I meant to say was there isn't always going to be a designated area for power checks, and in which case good airmanship should be applied but if an area for powerchecks is defined then it should be followed.