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Old 2nd Jan 2009, 12:32
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rateone
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Let me see now.

- Done the mag switch thing

- Tried to taxi with chocks still in place - lots of cheers from onlookers

- Wondered why the engine wouldn't start and finding I hadn't turned on the fuel

- Forgotten to close the oil inspection hatch on a 172 and not noticed until the prop wash lifted it open

- Taxied to hold and realised I had left the map in the club house. Embarrassing call to ATC and a quick about turn

- Had clamshell door open accelerating through 50kts on take-off. Not closed and locked.....

Last but not least....pulled the mixture lever to ICO when supposed to be applying carb heat. Quickly corrected by pushing said lever through the panel when the engine started to cough. Concentrates the mind when cleared VFR not above 1000' offshore!

Ho Hum
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