If you're on approach and your hands aren't on the controls, then the ap is prob on! It's a bit hard to forget.
Not necessarily.
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There is no such thing as a generic checklist. There is a manufacturer approved checklist and that is it. No ifs or buts. Good luck trying to get any GA operator to change their 'checklist' procedures though.