If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#41
|
|||
|
|||
Pre Takeoff Checklists
On Mar 25, 6:55*pm, Barny wrote:
Some items are there to guarantee the flight is comfortable and hassle free. About 1 in 10 flights I go back to get something from the car or hanger after I'm gridded. ***************** *Does that mean the checklist is NOT working for you? *I use a prepush checklist and very seldom have to go back for anything. *I do need to change the existing item "Task sheet" to "Read the task sheet!" *though * Andy (GY) ***************** Going back for something that makes the flight more comfortable means it's working great (at least for me). I suppose I could review it before moving from the hanger to the grid, but the car is usually parked very near the grid. My post was meant to show the benefits of a written comprehensive (aka long) list vs. acronyms. I think the extra items have really improved my safety and reduced frustrations. Some of the words carry more meaning: *Camel back "closed" and "in reach" = 3 things (have it, not leaking on me, able to reach the hose). Cell phone off and in side pocket = 2 things: (battery not run down due to no service & not uncomfortable in my pocket). *Phone rings, not able to get it out of my pocket, beeping every 30 seconds for the missed call. Stuff like that really helped me. ~Bruce I dunno; for landing at least I like to have the memorized checklist (FUSTALL, WUSTALL, WUFSTALL, depending on what I'm flying) because I think that traffic patterns need extra vigilance to look for traffic. Remember that most mid-airs happen in the pattern. I can sure see the point of a laminated checklist for a rental plane or for a more complex plane (e.g. self launcher). For preparation, though, written checklists are a big help. Whenever I go to a contest I spend some time and create extra checklists for each significant point in the trip -- packing, leaving the house, picking up the trailer at the airport, tying down the trailer at the contest, assembly, grid time, retrieve, and going home. It would be Really Bad to be 600 miles away someplace and realize you've forgotten something important, like your logger. Also, the retrieve checklist needs to be for someone else who will come get you when you land out, because they won't neccessarily know all the details of your car and trailer. -- Matt |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
checklists | Private | Piloting | 5 | February 6th 08 12:48 PM |
Head wind takeoff into rising hills, or crosswind takeoff to open space ?? | P S | Piloting | 7 | September 20th 07 07:29 PM |
Pre-launch Checklists. | Nyal Williams | Soaring | 28 | January 28th 06 03:30 PM |
Pre-launch Checklists. | keithw | Soaring | 0 | January 26th 06 02:54 AM |
maintenance checklists | tony roberts | Owning | 2 | January 25th 05 10:59 PM |