Originally Posted by
Capn Bloggs
Or should he have, in his navbag, a set of scans and checkists for every different type of aeroplane he flies?
Yes.
Or in his head. Either way, he should be aware of which type he's flying and apply the correct procedures.
If someone NEEDS a written checklist for a 172, there's something wrong. RAAF pilots demonstrate that memory checklists are adequate in a single pilot environment.