FREDA
Chuck,
FREDA is what I learnt from our UK aviators. Something we use as cruise checks:
F Fuel: sufficient for flight (re-calculate in case of diversion or lost procedures)
R Radio Tuned to right frequency and checked volume/squelch.
E Engine: Carb. heat and icing checked, Temprature and Pressures are in green, mixture as required, suction is good, throttle set (RPM)
D Direction indicator synchronised and check heading as planned
A Altitude and altimeter setting (QNH or QFE).
Cheers,
Jatin