"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message
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BoDEAN wrote:

How many people do / teach doing a full before landing checklist when
doing pattern work?

I flew with at least six different instructors during training for my PPC,
two
others for transition to tailwheel, and several others for BFRs. None used
checklists during landing, nor did any of them recommend that I create one
or
use one.

My instructors talked about it, but didn't regularly reinforce the habit and
as a result I often forget. In a 172 and similar, there really is nothing to
actually *do* as a result of the checklist (I think that was the point about
the seatbelts; you always know you are wearing them) and, ironically, if you
do the check on downwind you probably don't pull the carb heat yet.

On the occasions when I do remember or am reminded, I usually take care to
actually touch the fuel selector, mixture, and primer, and look down at the
gear. I hope I'm creating habits that will help when I fly something more
complex, but right now I'm worried about re-creating the checklist habit in
the first place.

-- David Brooks