Adam - no disrespect intended and I would not presume to judge your wider abilities. However, I think that CDUK demonstrates a laudable desire to learn from his mistakes, not simply list them - although there is no doubt some solace is to be found in realising that he is not alone!
My comments are aimed at encouraging the broad cadre of inexperienced aviators to adopt the good habit of debriefing themselves - critically but constructively - and establishing the mindset of not accepting less than their best. I doubt you would disagree with that.
As to your own specific experiences - I just thought a few ideas to overcome what you describe as being a particulary insidious circumstance with your own ac type (cannot see flaps, performance masking configuration, poor ergonomics, etc) might be helpful. Ultimately, it will not matter how many perfect procedures you have behind you if you get caught out by having the flaps in the wrong position at a critical moment! I am sure that you are not complacent but your comment 'it's ok because my instructor does it too'
appears complacent, which, you must surely agree, is not a message that should be promoted among less experienced aviators. Credit where it is due for sharing your experiences of course.
Just trying to help - and I am
certainly not a perfect aviator!
