Originally Posted by G-EMMA
I actually stopped using my checklist on the external checks ages ago, I actually found worrying about the checklist made me forget things as I put it down to check fuel levels, then had to go back to pick it up.
Have found the exact same thing... Far more effective to focus on what I'm doing, instead of trying to keep track of which line I'm on in the list...
I'm not sure I've ever actually seen anyone use a checklist on an external preflight, except the occasional student; go figure...
