You've picked up a bit on this thread ifresh, but the rest of the laggards are an example of how not to forget something important, really important.
That most important thing is, if you've read anything at all in the last few years, is to HAVE A DARN GOOD LOOK AT YOUR M/R BLADES. Especially the area on the end where the debonding problems are rife, an get yourself a US quarter for the tap test, but make sure you're instructor teaches you how to do one.
Apart from that always carry a ten-power, get them from a jeweller store, and check the 3C's. - Cracks-Chafing-Corrosion. That'll see you through most aircraft. Nearly all of them might be liable to devlop cracks in the same proximity on the T/R
an remember, clean oil, clean fuel, an clean air and plenty of each.
check the carby temp before reducing power on your take off.