I filmed the taxi out, checklist usage, and takeoff. Once airborne, I turned cameras off and we just reviewed aircraft systems, pressures and temps. The plane ran great and we set up for a very normal approach and landing, still emphasizing checklist usage. At this point I was very happy with flows, checklist usage and airmanship.
He and I have flown this aircraft a lot, I typed him in the DC-3, and he is a gruff and raw with me as I am with him. We both prefer it that way. He knows that if he’s screwing up he’s going to hear about it and flying with Dan now and then is just part of life.