Originally Posted by
JamesNoBrakes
And I believe (but I'm not going to check now) that the entire check isn't necessary in a complex airplane, just certain tasks.
You are correct. I only had to complete my short, soft and power off 180 takeoffs/landings in the complex aircraft. Many friends of mine have done the same thing. I did all other maneuvers in a Piper Warrior (much cheaper than the C210).