Wow. I have ridden jumpseat on many a takeoff and landing, and I our guys ALWAYS have that checklist out. And "our guys" are frequently 0-4 minimum, and often full bird Colonels. EVERYTHING is by the book.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)