On Jun 3, 7:18*pm, wrote:
For ships with *auto hookups* positive control checks are a waste of
time, and in fact do more harm then good. I have never heard of a

I cannot believe this was posted. Its YOUR airplane. YOU are the
Pilot in Command. YOU have the responsibility to ensure that the
checks are done properly and by someone who can do it without damage
to the aircraft.

A "clueless" or "ham-handed" helper is no excuse - it just means you
were in a rush or trusted someone you should not have (or that you
didn't properly train them).

Even with auto-hookups, fittings can come loose, bearings can sieze,
and controls can fail.

Simply seeing the hookups slide together does NOT ensure that the
aircraft is functioning properly!

--Noel