SPC#82 - Making a List and Checking it Twice...or Never.
Welcome back SPC listeners and Merry Christmas! In this special Christmas day episode, hosts Bill and Kent delve into the pilot's lifeline – checklists. Episode 82 of the Student Pilot Cast titled 'Making a List and Checking it Twice...or Never' brings forth a comprehensive discussion on the importance of good checklist habits beyond the checkride. They debate the utility and design of checklists, discuss personal anecdotes, and offer insight on the pros and cons of electronic versus paper checklists. This episode is a must-listen for both new and experienced pilots who want to improve their safety and efficiency in the cockpit. Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Links: Goose, your Digital Co-Pilot Hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for listening! Visit the SPC website at https://studentpilotcast.com. Please keep the feedback coming. You can use the contact form on the website or send email to bill at student pilot cast dot com. The theme song for our episodes is "To Be an Angel" by the band, "Uncle Seth". Legal Notice: Remember, any instruction that you hear in this podcast was meant for the student and only for the situation that they happened to be in at the time. Please do not try to apply anything you see or hear in this episode or any other episode to your own flying. If you have questions about any aspect of your flying, please consult a qualified CFI. Copyright 2008-2026, studentpilotcast.com and Bill Williams
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Chapters
- 0:56 Cold Open
- 1:58 Episode Intro
- 2:47 BTC Intro
- 4:53 Checklist Quality and Usage
- 9:07 Complicated vs. Useful
- 16:17 Technology for Checklists?
- 18:56 For Lawyers, Airplanes, or Pilots?
- 39:29 Items that will kill you, or not
- 45:48 What about someone headed to the professional ranks
- 55:52 Good Practice Procedures
- 1:03:02 Wrap Up
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