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CheckMate Checklists: Single-Page Cockpit Reference Cards

CheckMate Aviation builds laminated, single-page checklists that lay out the normal and emergency procedures for a specific make and model in the order a pilot actually runs them. Instead of paging through a full handbook, you scan one card from preflight to shutdown, then flip it over for the reference numbers you reach for most. Pilot Mall carries cards spanning trainers, high-performance singles, and light sport aircraft.

Model / CardSizeBest for
Cessna 172 N CheckMate+StandardSteam-gauge Skyhawk trainers
Cessna 172 S-SP G1000StandardGlass-panel 172 pilots
Cessna 182 Q CheckMate+StandardSkylane owners
Piper Cherokee 140StandardPA-28 Cherokee pilots
Cirrus SR22StandardSR22 owners and renters
Grumman Trainer AA-1ACompactTight cockpits and kneeboards

Types of CheckMate cards

The catalog splits into two groups. Model-specific CheckMate+ checklists are built for one airframe, such as the Mooney M20J 201 or the Beechcraft Bonanza V35. General-purpose cards cover a task or phase rather than a model, including the Instrument Flight Rules card and the CheckMate Briefing Card for crew and passenger briefings.

How to choose the right checklist

Start with your exact model and avionics. A glass-panel airplane runs a different flow than the same airframe with steam gauges, so a 172 S-SP G1000 pilot should not grab a 172 N card. Next pick a size: standard cards are easy to read, while compact cards stow neatly on a kneeboard. Always verify the card against your airplane's current AFM or POH before flight.

Why buy from Pilot Mall

  • Pilot-owned and operated: our team flies and uses this gear, so we can help you match a card to your airframe.
  • Broad model coverage: Cessna, Piper, Cirrus, Mooney, Beechcraft, Grumman, and more in one place.
  • Trusted aviation retailer: thousands of pilots shop Pilot Mall for charts, supplies, and references.
  • Free U.S. shipping over $100: stock up on cards and cockpit gear in a single order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a CheckMate checklist replace my aircraft's POH or AFM?

No. CheckMate cards are supplemental, single-page reference and checklist aids. They are not factory Pilot Operating Handbooks and are not FAA-approved replacements for the approved flight manual your aircraft is required to carry. Use the card as a quick-reference flow, then always defer to your airplane's current, approved AFM or POH for limitations and procedures.

Is there a CheckMate Cessna 172 checklist, and which one do I need?

Yes. Pilot Mall stocks several Cessna 172 CheckMate+ cards by variant. Steam-gauge pilots typically want the 172 N or another lettered-model card, while glass-panel pilots should choose a 172 S-SP G1000 card. Match the card to your specific tail number's year and avionics, since the procedures and reference data differ between variants.

Do these come as a downloadable PDF?

No. Our CheckMate listings are physical, printed cards that ship to you, not digital downloads. The benefit of a printed card is durability and instant access in the cockpit without a screen or battery. If you need a specific model that you do not see listed, contact our team and we can check current CheckMate availability for you.

What sizes do CheckMate cards come in?

CheckMate offers standard and compact sizes. Standard cards are larger and easy to read at a glance, while compact cards are sized to fit a kneeboard or a tighter cockpit. Both list the same kind of normal and emergency procedures plus back-of-card reference data, so choose based on the space you have and your reading preference.

What information is printed on the back of a CheckMate card?

The reverse side carries the numbers pilots reach for most: weight and balance figures, fuel type and capacity, oil capacity, electrical and tire pressure data, and other model-specific reference items. Keeping this data on the same card as your checklist means fewer documents to manage during preflight planning and in the cockpit.