IMC flights - after start checks of instruments
Hi,
Having recently re-started some instrument training after a long gap and change from my old flying instructor I just have a query about how in-depth the checks of the flight instruments/radio navigation equipment need to be after start/prior to departure.
The first instructor I had went into checking the OAT, AI, Altimeter, DG, TC etc etc etc as well as comprehensive checks of the VOR/ADF/Com radios.
My new instructor has not mentioned any of this and no checks are ever made (as indepth as above or of the Nav radios/displays) prior to departure until they are identified in the air.
Can any IMC/IR instructors or pilots out there kindly share their views or preferred method of pre-departure instrument checks before an IMC flight?
Thanks in advance, and apologies if this sounds like a stupid/basic question.