To all the above, who think they know so much. I ask this,
How long would it take to perform a pre takeoff check in a B737, B767 etc…?
I mean a C172 has many more systems than a B737, so 15 min’s should be ok… try telling that to your new employer.
Seeing a student pilot sitting on a run-up bay reading his checklist, taking all the time he needs. Great nothing should go wrong, you hope. If the **** hits the fan at 300ft he will have no time to read his checklist, but may have no choice.
In reply to above, do you really need a check for the cabin doors in light singles, they are beside you aren’t they.
If being un-current is your problem, maybe you should read the POH before going for a flight. The checklist seams to be relied on as a second hand FO.
Lets face it, with all you have to play with in a C172, I give myself 2 min’s top’s to set it all up.
If a student needs a list to help him set up him aircraft before flight, well maybe it should come from the POH, not a printing company.