Bob Turner
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This is not for everybody. Some pilots need a checklist to remind them to turn the master and mags on, and a subset of that group needs a checklist item that says "Starter - ENGAGE"
But my philosophy is - simpler means less confusion and more likelihood that things are actually checked.
This checklist, or Cub variants, has been accepted multiple times by DPEs as meeting requirements for a checkride. Remember, you have to carry it with you when you walk around. And put a finger on it and say "checklist complete."
And remember - this is just my opinion. Your checklist may be way better for you - but consider: you cannot fly without turning mags and master on, and if you would forget those things without a checklist, you, and your fellow aviators would be a lot safer if you gave up that particular flight. You will not even get started.
So - here: your version is happily solicited!
CHECKLIST
PREFLIGHT
Fluids – CHECKED
Airframe - CHECKED
Paperwork – ON BOARD
BEFORE START
Beacon (if installed) – ON
Passenger Briefing - DONE
AFTER START
Oil Pressure – NORMAL
TAKEOFF
Controls – FREE
Instruments – CHECKED
Gasoline – CHECKED/CAPS ON/Boost Pump as required
Altimeter – SET
Runup – COMPLETE
Trim – SET
Instruments – DOUBLE CHECKED
Prop - FULL INCREASE
Seat Belts – ON
Takeoff Check Complete
CLIMB CHECKLIST
Power - REDUCE
Boost Pump - OFF
Climb Check Complete
LANDING
Fuel - CHECKED
Boost Pump AS REQUIRED
Prop - FULL INCREASE
Seat Belts – ON
Landing Check Complete
"Runway items - memory - transponder/strobes/mixture."
ANCILLARY CHECKLISTS
AFTER LANDING
Boost Pump - OFF
SHUTDOWN
Mags – OFF
Master – OFF
EMERGENCY CHECKLISTS - these should be RED
ENGINE FAILURE
Fuel – ON
Mags – ON
Carb Heat / alternate air– APPLY
Restart – ATTEMPT
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Smoke or other evidence of serious problem:
Master – OFF
FIRE –
Everything (fuel and electrical) OFF
Get on the GROUND
Evacuate
But my philosophy is - simpler means less confusion and more likelihood that things are actually checked.
This checklist, or Cub variants, has been accepted multiple times by DPEs as meeting requirements for a checkride. Remember, you have to carry it with you when you walk around. And put a finger on it and say "checklist complete."
And remember - this is just my opinion. Your checklist may be way better for you - but consider: you cannot fly without turning mags and master on, and if you would forget those things without a checklist, you, and your fellow aviators would be a lot safer if you gave up that particular flight. You will not even get started.
So - here: your version is happily solicited!
CHECKLIST
PREFLIGHT
Fluids – CHECKED
Airframe - CHECKED
Paperwork – ON BOARD
BEFORE START
Beacon (if installed) – ON
Passenger Briefing - DONE
AFTER START
Oil Pressure – NORMAL
TAKEOFF
Controls – FREE
Instruments – CHECKED
Gasoline – CHECKED/CAPS ON/Boost Pump as required
Altimeter – SET
Runup – COMPLETE
Trim – SET
Instruments – DOUBLE CHECKED
Prop - FULL INCREASE
Seat Belts – ON
Takeoff Check Complete
CLIMB CHECKLIST
Power - REDUCE
Boost Pump - OFF
Climb Check Complete
LANDING
Fuel - CHECKED
Boost Pump AS REQUIRED
Prop - FULL INCREASE
Seat Belts – ON
Landing Check Complete
"Runway items - memory - transponder/strobes/mixture."
ANCILLARY CHECKLISTS
AFTER LANDING
Boost Pump - OFF
SHUTDOWN
Mags – OFF
Master – OFF
EMERGENCY CHECKLISTS - these should be RED
ENGINE FAILURE
Fuel – ON
Mags – ON
Carb Heat / alternate air– APPLY
Restart – ATTEMPT
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Smoke or other evidence of serious problem:
Master – OFF
FIRE –
Everything (fuel and electrical) OFF
Get on the GROUND
Evacuate