"Peter R." wrote in message ne
Andrew Gideon wrote:

If there's a nontrivial wind, then correction for wind during taxi
provides a third opportunity.

During the preflight walk-around, I also manually move the ailerons and
elevators (ruddervators in the V35) to both get a good view of the
connecting bolts and to confirm movement, which is ultimately confirming
the removal of the gust lock.

The prompting cautionary tale I was told relating to that part of a small
plane walkaround was the demise of Aristotle Onassis Jr. I never heard the
name of the guy who grabbed the control column when his faulty seat slid
back on takeoff. Fame is a significant memory-jog. As is death.

moo