Hi all!
I am currently about half way through my PPL(H) training and overall having a great time. But one thing has been bothering me a little. My concern is the quality of my pre-flight checks (external).
Now.... I have no basis for comparison here so this may be the way everyone learns but to be honest I don't see how any instructor could feel safe after letting me do such a half assed job.
The written reference I've been given is the POH, which is fine ....trouble is I don't know what half of the stuff on the list is let alone how to spot if there might be something wrong with it!
I had a run through of the checks with an instructor a total of about 4 times (all at the beginning), and from there on in I was expected to do it myself. Neither myself or any of my fellow students use actual lists while pre-flighting nor have we been told to. I know I'm missing things and I know that there is a lot of stuff that I just wouldn't have a clue if it was ok or not.
Everything that I've read seems to suggest that if you don't use a list, it is just a matter of time before you miss something.
Is this the way all schools teach pre-flights?
I have mentioned this to various instructors and other students but nobody seems to be concerned.
What do you think? Am I being paranoid? Your own experiences and advice would be appreciated.
