Originally Posted by
Zaphod Beblebrox
Speaking as a former WheelsUp pilot on the KingAir; There is a very long and complete check for the first flight of the day. It involves a complete electrical, trim, auto-pilot, de-icing, pressurization, and other items check. The check section in the QRH is three pages long. It does take a long time. Later flights in the day have a greatly reduced check list.
Zaphod, I get it for first flight of the day but what takes so long when the aircraft has been flying around? Are the general checklist more extensive than other King Air's privately owned meaning is this a "Wheels Up" thing?