Checklists

[Amish RakeFight]

The point being, aside from the normal checklist used on EVERY flight, using a checklist with your V-speeds and how to execute each maneuver during a PTS exam is not good form.

Most orals (before one gets in the plane) will test the applicants rote knowledge of the V speeds. It shouldn't be something one is refering to throughout the flight portion. Remember, most of the V-speeds are on the airspeed arc anyway, with the exception of say gear and Va speeds for instance. Nor should one need to refer to a checklist to perform the maneuvers. If a student of mine had ever required such a crutch, he wasn't getting signed off. Chances are you've performed a manuever so many times that it should be ingrained in your memory. It's what being ready for a checkride is all about.

 

[AC560]

They are required to have a POH on board, in which is an approved checklist.

Which depending on the year of the airplane can be dubious in nature at best.

 

[rfresh]

I create all of my checklists I use when I fly single and multi pistons - I have not ever had a check pilot or proficency pilot comment about my use of them. I guess they figure as long as you're using one it's better than nothing!