Hugmonster is still spot on. People learning to fly need to get used to doing things in a methodical and meaning-full manner. Flight Deck is the big "I am" and frankly I dont give a $hit. If in time they get used to committing checks to memory, then good. They may have no interst in 737`s and 767`s. If they commit the right info to memory, they will be able to do everything perfectly. On the ground the payment doesnt start till they release the brakes, so if you want to use a checklist on your walkround, then do it. The same as start up and taxi - its no use FlightDeck whinging on others behalf about hourly rates, we know about them. Its our money, if we want to spend it making our aircraft secure for departure, rather than presume its ok because we just spoke to the instructor that bought it back, thats up to us. Let us get on with it. I do understand what you are getting at, but it wont suit the bulk of GA Pilots, not until of course, that they are as godly as you.
How can you tell when Flight Deck is at your party?
You dont, he tells you......