Sure, and in my 2000 hours in F-4s my pilot and I always used a
checklist before landing - but it was for items that needed to be setup
or checked to ensure a safe landing - not basic airmanship issues! If
I recall correctly, the pre-landing checks for the F-4 was Gear - down,
Flaps - full down, Hydraulic pressures - good, Warning lights - check,
Anti-skid - On. Nothing about speed to fly based on fuel weight, wind,
pattern, use of the speed brakes to slow down, etc. - these are part of
the landing procedure and did not need a checklist.

There was a Descent checklist that was accomplished during the initial
descent to take care of the administrative cleanup of the cockpit -
such things as fuel on internal tanks, cabin pressure, altimeter
settings, etc. that was meant to ensure the jet was configured for an
approach. Most of the glider "landing checklists" fit better in this
category - and as such should be accomplished BEFORE entering the
pattern. Used this way, they make sense. I just don't think they are
useful or appropriate while in the pattern - by then it's too late or
even counterproductive!

In my case, I use Wind Water Wheels when I'm about 4 miles out, and
have to decide on the pattern direction, speed to fly based on winds
and ballast, whether to drop ballast or not, etc. Also which way the
gear handle works, if flying a new ship (a low downwind is NOT the time
to be guessing which way is down!). It's my cue to put my brain in
Land mode, and clean up the cockpit prior to setting up for the landing
evolution.

In the pattern, I concentrate on lookout and conditions, and configure
the ship on downwind - gear, flaps as required by wind, spoilers. And
fly the pattern as needed. I do not go through a checklist at that
point - it's too distracting.

And I recheck the Gear when I roll out on final. Flaps are really
optional in my ship, and spoilers are obvious!

Works for me so far - YMMV, of course.

Kirk
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