I use list for all sorts of simple airplanes also, and think it is a good idea, but i think some ppl take them too far, ie surely clearing the area around the prop is just good airmanship and not required on a list, sort of like closing the door, do you really need a list that says, door closed? My idea is that they only incorporate the critacal points of flight that history states are commonly left out, eg Fuel Cocks and Contents.
Interested in others thoughts on this?