"Eric Greenwell" wrote in message
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Ian Johnston wrote:

I've also had them frozen shut, but another reason for checking them is
to activate the gear warning if the gear isn't down and locked. That has
warned me at least 3 times.

Damn good point! Also, it allows you to check that your hand is on the
right handle (think Blanik) and also, there is a tiny possibility of assemetric
spoiler deployment (have seen it once), something best delt with at altitude.

Vaughn