I think it is important to realize that it doesn´t matter how long one is flying an aircraft type and how experienced one is - the checklist should always be used, even if you memorized it completely and do the procedures for years.
True, but.....
That "works" in the perfect-pilot-world, and there is no.
All SLF want/expect to fly in a perfect maintained a/c. and normally they are well maintained! SLF have no clue about MEL-items and so on.
They, SLF, are the first to complain and sue BUT ALSO THE FIRST AND LAST TO SWITCH THEIR MOBILES ON AND OFF!
And yes, I have seen pilots operate without using their checklist........
