DIY Flow and Check

Think about it. Can you do an engine runup without referring to the instructions? You probably already do the entire sequence without referring to the check list. You see, Runup on the paper, so you set the power, check the mags, cycle the carb heat or open the alternate air, cycle the prop and check the ammeter and vacuum meter. Then you look back at the paper and perhaps skip through the next seven or so items because you just did them without looking. Theres a better way.

Key Takeaways:

• Manufacturers' standard checklists are often inefficient "do-lists" designed for instruction, not verification, causing experienced pilots to skip steps they already perform from memory.
• The article advocates for creating a personalized "flow and check" system: first perform tasks from memory in an organized cockpit flow, then use a concise checklist to verify completion.
• This customization involves distilling existing checklists, eliminating redundancies, reorganizing items for ergonomic efficiency, adopting challenge/response formats, and incorporating verbal "callouts" for critical, time-sensitive actions.
• The goal is to enhance safety and efficiency by ensuring deliberate confirmation of all essential actions, with continuous practice and refinement encouraged for optimal pilot performance.

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