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Old 1st Nov 2017, 18:37
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Originally Posted by Deltasierra010
Pretty much in gliding the check list is standardised.
C Controls full and free
B Ballast within limits
S Seatbelts on and tight
I Instruments. All OK
F Flaps set for TO
T Trim set for TO
C Canopy closed and locked
B Airbrakes close and locked
E Eventuallities, what are you going to do something goes wrong
Although I'm sure there's good reason behind that order I do wonder why the more conspicuous canopy check appears before airbrakes?

To my mind, this order seems a little more fool proof;
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B Airbrakes close and locked
C Canopy closed and locked
E Eventuallities, what are you going to do something goes wrong
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