Originally Posted by
Fareastdriver
Company checklists are basically copies of the Flight Manual because when the company takes delivery of a new type that is all they have to work on. The manufacturer writes them to cover itself and also provide guidance to customers to which English (or French) is not their first language.
Have to disagree there. The manufacturer's expertise lies in designing and building the heli, not operating it in a variety of environments and roles. Our checklists bear little relation to the RFM. Yes, someone will squeak that "surely we must include all the items in the RFM" (arse coverer) but I say "publish and be damned" because you know it makes sense.