The plane I'm flying now was assembled by me (except the engine) - due too this fact I always do a check before leaving home, then a pre flight check and then also a post flight check after landing...just before the next flight - I check again and after landing again.
The checks consists of pre and post:
- checking that control surfaces are secure
- checking servos
- checking the nuts on the rods etc.
- and also of course the battery
- and of course that all control surfaces are working properly (only pre flight)
Basically checking all you can without taking the cowl off.
Maybe I'm taking it a bit far with so many checks and I know something can be wrong which you can't see with the naked eye - but since I build it I'm rather safe than sorry (don't think I put that thing together all too well)
But thanx for the heads up jet.