Including an avionics flow check—a quick, top-to-bottom review of how you’ve set up the communications and navigation radios, GPS, and, if you have a PFD, the bugs and bearing pointers—can help you stay ahead of the airplane and avoid distractions during critical phases of flight. For example, confirming how the panel is set up before takeoff, even if you're only making a short VFR flight, gives you more time to develop and maintain situational awareness and keep an eye out for traffic.