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CheckMate - TowCards Checkmate+ Standard Size Comprehensive Pilot Checklist (Modernized and Updated)

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$25.00
$25.00

Benefits

  • Prevent Costly Towing Damage: Your first line of defense against flat-spotted tires, stressed landing gear, and brake system damage caused by improper ground movement.
  • Unmistakable Visual Signal: The bold, high-contrast red and green sides provide a clear, universally understood message to ground personnel.
  • Simple Two-Sided Design: Foolproof operation—"Brakes On" or "Brakes Off"—eliminates any confusion about the aircraft's tow-readiness.
  • Durable Cockpit Construction: Made from rugged, UV-resistant material that is designed to live in a sunny cockpit without fading, bending, or warping.
  • Essential Ramp Safety Tool: A small, one-time investment provides significant peace of mind for any aircraft owner, FBO, or flight school.

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It’s one of the simplest and most expensive mistakes on the ramp: towing an aircraft with the parking brake still engaged. This single oversight can lead to flat-spotted tires, stressed landing gear, or damaged brake systems. The Checkmate+ TowCard is the definitive solution, a simple, high-visibility communication tool designed to prevent this costly error before it happens.

Clear Communication for Ground Crews

The Checkmate+ TowCard is not a flight checklist; it's an essential ground safety tool. Its clear, dual-sided design eliminates ambiguity between the pilot and line crew, ensuring everyone knows the aircraft's status at a glance.

  • Side 1: BRAKES ON / DO NOT TOW
    This high-contrast red side clearly signals that the parking brake is set and the aircraft must not be moved. Simply place it in the window before you leave the cockpit.
  • Side 2: BRAKES OFF / OK TO TOW
    Flip to this clear green side after releasing the brakes to give an unmistakable all-clear for ground handling.

Using this card as part of your shutdown routine provides immediate peace of mind and protects your investment from accidental damage.

The Checkmate+ Standard of Quality

Built to live in a demanding cockpit environment, the TowCard is made from the same rugged, UV-resistant material as the entire Checkmate+ checklist line, ensuring it won’t fade or warp in the sun. The modernized, easy-to-read font is visible from a distance, and the standard 6.5" x 9" size is large enough to be noticed by any line crew member. It's a small investment for any aircraft owner, FBO, or flight school to ensure a universal standard of safety on the ramp.

Protect your aircraft from preventable damage. Make the Checkmate+ TowCard a permanent part of your ground operations.

CheckMate - TowCards Checkmate+ Standard Size Comprehensive Pilot Checklist (Modernized and Updated)

$25.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Checkmate+ TowCard actually do?

The TowCard is a dual-sided ground safety tool that communicates your aircraft's tow-readiness to line crews. The high-contrast red side reads BRAKES ON / DO NOT TOW, and the green side reads BRAKES OFF / OK TO TOW. It is not a flight checklist. Place it in the cockpit window during shutdown so ground personnel always know the aircraft's status at a glance.

How do I use it during my shutdown routine?

After parking, place the card in the cockpit window with the red BRAKES ON side facing out before you leave the aircraft. When you or your crew release the parking brake prior to towing, flip the card to the green BRAKES OFF side to give an unmistakable all-clear to ground personnel.

What damage does this card help prevent?

Towing an aircraft with the parking brake engaged can cause flat-spotted tires, stressed landing gear, or damaged brake systems. The TowCard eliminates the ambiguity between pilot and line crew that leads to this type of costly, preventable ground handling error.

What size is the TowCard?

The TowCard is a standard 6.5 by 9 inch card, large enough to be noticed by any line crew member from a distance.

What is the card made of? Will it hold up in a hot, sunny cockpit?

The TowCard is made from the same rugged, UV-resistant material as the entire Checkmate+ checklist line. It is designed to resist fading, bending, and warping even in a sun-exposed cockpit.

Who is this product designed for?

The TowCard is a practical tool for any aircraft owner, FBO, or flight school that wants to establish a consistent, universally understood ramp safety standard. It is well suited for training environments where multiple pilots and ground crew members handle the same aircraft.

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