Own checklists

[TCABM]

Wasn't there a story afoot where a commercial student failed a check ride because they used their own list in place of the list that was specific to the aircraft they were testing in.

Dunno.

My personal checklists pages include a nite that it’s extracted from the POH and STCs for aircraft and S/N and valid only if the POH and supplemental AFMS for STCs are available.

 

[midlifeflyer]

Wasn't there a story afoot where a commercial student failed a check ride because they used their own list in place of the list that was specific to the aircraft they were testing in.

I would be surprised if that happened absent (a) the applicant missing something, (b) a DPE who makes up their own rules, or (c) they used a Cessna checklist in a Piper.

Good self-made checklists are specific to the airplane. My flying club has two DA40s with G1000 systems. I have two different checklists for them. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if pilots who use the checklist in the POH are not using a checklist specific to the airplane (as currently equipped).

Here’s what the FAA says.

 

[flyingcheesehead]

Wasn't there a story afoot where a commercial student failed a check ride because they used their own list in place of the list that was specific to the aircraft they were testing in.

I hope not, as long as it included the necessary things.

FWIW, I actually made checklists for my commercial rides that had items to set up for success on each maneuver. I think that earned me bonus points.