Centaurus,
Im very much with you on this one!
Some of the items that are on a C152 checklist used by some flying schools are ridiculous! ie "Throttle ------ Forward" when a takeoff clearance is issued. And on downwind.."Landing gear----- Down" in a fixed gear aeroplane!
Some of these joints are there to scam as much money from people as possible and some of the crazy ideas that are being taught is plain old hat!
Why not check the controls thoroughly while the engine is not running? you're not paying for it then and you are more likely to hear a problem!
Sure use a checklist, just keep it to items that are going to kill you!
Reverseflowkeroburner - there's nothing professional about teaching students to taxi around at night, head down reading a stupid item from a stupid checklist ie. taxi light!
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