I was taught to fly 50years ago, SEP, the “downwind” checks I learned then are firmly imprinted in my mind, I always do them downwind when flying the same simple types, Cessna, PA28 etc. I think it would be unwise of me to change these habits now which have stood me in good stead until now.
Yes, I include “gear down and locked” even on a fixed gear aeroplane.
Last edited by Meldrew; 14th Mar 2021 at 09:08.
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