Jermaine,

Don't get me wrong. I agree a checklist is a good thing. I also agree that it can't hurt to have one. However, we live in a society where McDonalds has pictures of burgers on the keypad and the operators still get your order wrong.

My point is, having a list and USING a list are two different things. I've seen as well as read about many incidents where a pilot flew knowing something wasn't quite right. For example, how many times have you seen a ducted fan with an engine obviously out of tune rotate anyway (these generally don't make it back in one piece). My system works for me. Is there a better way...maybe. Will my way work for everyone...I doubt it. Should everyone at least consider keeping a list (if they don't already have one)...YES! However, I would hate to see yet another thing added to the already cumbersome process.


Mark M.