Hi, My current plane is an open cockpit, Luton Minor - much like a Pietenpol. I found out real soon that checklists and maps can be real dangerous.
My first checklist exited plane without permission, second one wrapped around my face in flight - I then dispatched it over the side. I also found that you really need to carry 2 maps folded in different ways, because it is impossible to refold the map in flight. Big advantage of hand held GPS - they don't blow away. The good news is there ain't much to check on a luton, my BUMFICH check is just a CH. carb heat - on, on, on ( been there done that ) harness tight - yep I suppose I could also check the fuel, but what's the point my emergency checklist found a big field - yep belts tight - yep. I am looking forward to the luxury of having something worth checking. Pete