Every flight instructor applicant needs a logbook endorsement for spin training before the practical test, and a Cessna Aerobat is one of the more familiar ways to get it. It flies much like the 150s many pilots already know, with the structure and approvals for a set of aerobatic maneuvers.
The 150 M Aerobat is the aerobatic version of the 150 M. Spin training rewards clean preparation: loose items stowed, belts and harnesses snug, plenty of altitude, a clear area, and a recovery procedure you can recite. The instructor brings the experience; the checklist brings the order.
CheckMate’s 150 M Aerobat checklist gives you a reference written for this variant rather than the standard 150. Confirm every limitation and approved maneuver in the POH.
Quick answer: CheckMate Cessna 150 M Aerobat Checklist is a model-specific cockpit checklist for pilots who fly the Cessna 150 M Aerobat. It suits CFI applicants getting spin training, the instructors who teach it, and Aerobat owners. It’s offered as the original CheckMate, CheckMate+ and the personalized CheckMate Pro, with the CheckMate versions in Standard and Compact sizes. It supplements, not replaces, the airplane’s POH/AFM, so confirm it matches your aircraft’s exact model, year, engine and handbook before relying on it. It’s available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
Formats and sizes
- CheckMate. The design that started it all, with the familiar legacy look, in Standard (6.5″ x 9″) or Compact (5″ x 7″) size.
- CheckMate+. Updated design language for better readability and safety, with passenger and crew briefing prompts, abort plan prompts and ATC communications prompts. It includes an instant low-res, black-and-white temporary digital download, and comes in Standard (6.5″ x 9″) or Compact (5″ x 7″) size.
- CheckMate Pro. A personalized version of CheckMate+. Add your tail number, name or phone number, your empty weight and useful load, and details for up to five airports you visit often. Typical production time is within 48 hours; Standard (6.5″ x 9″) or Compact (5″ x 7″) size.
Getting it ready for the cockpit
- Compare it with the POH/AFM. Read it side by side with your airplane’s handbook and check speeds, limitations and emergency procedures. Where they differ, the handbook wins.
- Match model, year and engine. Check the airplane’s registration and data plate, then confirm the checklist fits that model, year and engine, and any STCs installed.
- Review spin recovery in the POH. Read the POH’s spin recovery procedure before each lesson and compare it with the checklist, so you aren’t learning it for the first time in the air.
- Read, then verify. Many pilots run a flow from memory and then read the checklist to verify. Whatever method you were taught, use it the same way each time.
Pilot tip: Before spin training, agree with your instructor on a positive exchange of controls: “You have the flight controls,” “I have the flight controls,” “You have the flight controls.” Nobody should wonder who’s flying during a recovery.
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Where to buy
CheckMate Cessna 150 M Aerobat Checklist is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Aerobat checklist different from the regular 150 M one?
CheckMate lists them separately. The Aerobat is the aerobatic version of the 150 M, so use the listing that matches your airplane.
Does this checklist replace the POH?
No. It supplements the airplane’s POH/AFM, which remains the authority for procedures, limitations and performance. Confirm the checklist matches your aircraft’s exact model, year, engine and handbook.
What’s the difference between Standard and Compact?
Standard is 6.5″ x 9″ and Compact is 5″ x 7″. Compact suits smaller kneeboards and tight cockpits; Standard gives the print more room.
