i have never used a checklist for walk around and pre flight inspections, i usually use the list for pre startup, and pre take off.
my usual habbit is run throught the list in memory, but with the list in hand. eg, after a few hours in a jab, i will usually run through the list in my head, but if i get into an arrow after the few hrs in another type, i will use the printed list. i also prefer to se the list for pre landing, especially because i fly a nice mix or fixed and retractable gear aircraft. some people have commented on my downwind procedure when in the arrow, i will begin pre landing setup as im over flying the feild, or joining the circuir either crosswind or downwind, i will almost have the gear down as i turn downwind. of course, the jabiru landing checks are a lot simpler, fuel on, brakes off, belts, harnesses, door secure. thats it. no prop, no mixture to worry about, only 1 tank,