> After de-icing, one does a controls check amongst other things. I give
> controls name and direction of movement on the intercom.....the guy on
> the ground confirms full movement and direction.
No, have HIM tell you the direction/sense of the controls after you have moved them. If you tell him LEFT RUDDER and give full RIGHT, I'll bet many will still OK it. And you should also check each side stick as well.