As I said, the document called a checklist can be used in one of three ways...
Do - confirm
Read - Do
Challenge - Respond.
The first two are both potentially viable in light GA, and either can be built upon a flow, a written checklist, or a memorised mnemonic.
Incidentally
Standards Document 19 (A): Notes for the Guidance of Applicants taking the PPL Skill Test (Aeroplanes) | Publications | About the CAA
Page 11..
Throughout the flight the applicant will be expected to use the authorised aeroplane checklist. The applicant is to assume that the test is the first flight of the day. Airborne checks may be completed from memory, or from alternative notes, but must be in accordance with the checklist and wi th each check item spoken aloud.
Page 12...
The applicant will be expected to proceed with the checks at a practical pace and with reference to the checklist. Expanded checklists are not permitted. Where visual checks are made these should be described to the Examiner only if requested
And for CPL
Standards Document 03: Notes for the Guidance of Examiners and Applicants taking the CPL Skill Test (Aeroplanes) | Publications | About the CAA
Page 11..
hroughout the flight the applicant will be expected to use the approved aeroplane checklist. The applicant is to assume that the test is the first flight of the day. Airborne checks may be completed from memory, or from alternative notes, but must be in accordance with the checklist.
Or on page 20 of
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/srg_lts...ept%202012.pdf
Simulated emergencies (any emergency , abnormal procedure or system failure that is appropriate to the aeroplane on which the test is conducted) Correctly diagnose the problem Consider options and decide upon a sound course of action With reference to checklist, execute appropriate abnormal or emergency procedures Review, plan and execute further actions as appropriate to ensure safe recovery of aeroplane, passengers and crew
That seems to cover the checkride issue pretty well, at-least for us Brits. How about the yanks?
http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/...S-8081-14B.pdf
Page 36...
Task Management Reference : FAA-H-8083-15.
Objective: To determine that the applicant can prioritize the various tasks associated with the planning and execution of the flight. The applicant should:
1. Explain how to prioritize tasks in such a way to minimize distractions from flying the aircraft.
2. Complete all tasks in a timely manner considering the phase of flight without causing a distraction from flying.
3.Execute all checklists and procedures in a manner that does not increase workload at critical times
And page 38
Applicant’s Use of Checklists
Throughout the practical test, the applicant is evaluated on the use of an approved manufacturer’s checklist or equivalent. If no
manufacturer’s checklist is published, the appropriate FAA handbook or equivalent checklist may be used. Proper use is dependent on the specific Task being evaluated. The situation may be such that the use of the checklist, while accomplishing elements of an objective, would be either unsafe or impractical, especially in a single - pilot operation. In this case, a review of the checklist after the
elements have been accomplished would be appropriate. Division of attention and proper visual scanning should be considered when
using a checklist
So nobody is arguing for blind and unthinking use of checklists, but the world's two most competent aviation authorities seem pretty clear that you should be using one.
Unless there is something wrong with the standards of airmanship being required in the PPL and CPL checkrides / skill tests that I've missed?
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