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checklists are of no value if the pilot is not committed to using them. Without discipline and dedication to using the appropriate checklists at the appropriate times, the odds are on the side of error. Pilots who fail to take the use of checklists seriously become complacent and begin to rely solely on memory. 

The importance of consistent use of checklists cannot be overstated in pilot training. A major objective in primary flight training is to establish habit patterns that will serve pilots well throughout their entire flying career. The flight instructor must promote a positive attitude toward the use of checklists, and the student pilot must realize its importance. 

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At a minimum, prepared checklists should be used for the following phases of flight. [Figure 1-18] 

• Preflight Inspection 

• Before Engine Start 

• Engine Starting 

• Before Taxiing 

• Before Takeoff 

• After Takeoff 

•  Cruise 

•  Descent 

• Before Landing 

• After Landing 

• Engine Shutdown and Securing 

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