On their first night flights, many student pilots find the hard part isn’t the darkness outside but reading inside: a dim red flashlight, small print, and a chart that won’t stay put. A checklist that was easy to read on the ramp at noon suddenly takes effort.
Night training in a Cessna 150 M adds its own items: exterior lights, a working flashlight with a backup, and panel lighting set before takeoff. The airplane is the same two-seat trainer it is by day; the work of finding and reading things is not.
That’s where the CheckMate+ layout, which CheckMate describes as updated design language for better readability and safety, earns its place. Try it with your own flashlight before you need it.
Quick answer: CheckMate Cessna 150 M Checklist is a model-specific cockpit checklist for pilots who fly the Cessna 150 M. It suits students, renters and owners flying the 150 M, night training included. It’s offered as the original CheckMate, CheckMate+, the personalized CheckMate Pro, QuickMate and The Aviation CheckBook, 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.
Which version to choose
- 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.
- QuickMate. A 5″ x 7″ plastic card with an abbreviated checklist for pilots who prefer minimalism. It keeps only the most critical information but retains all the V-speeds and emergency procedures from CheckMate.
- The Aviation CheckBook. A shirt-pocket flipbook with factory-type information, made for Part 141 and Part 61 schools and pilots who want a multi-page checklist without the usual bulk.
Before you fly with it
- Check it against the handbook first. Before your first flight with it, go item by item against the POH/AFM. The checklist supplements the handbook; it doesn’t replace it.
- Account for later changes. Model, year and engine are the starting point; equipment added later comes with its own supplements, so check those too.
- Test it under red light. Before a night flight, read the checklist in a dark room with the flashlight you’ll carry to be sure you can read it comfortably.
- Keep it within reach. Clip it to a kneeboard or keep it in a side pocket you can reach with your belts fastened.
Pilot tip: Carry two flashlights at night, with one clipped to you or on a lanyard. If the primary fails, you won’t be searching the cabin floor for the backup.
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Where to buy
CheckMate Cessna 150 M 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
What’s the difference between The Aviation CheckBook and CheckMate?
The Aviation CheckBook is a shirt-pocket flipbook with factory-type information, aimed at Part 141 and Part 61 schools and pilots who want a multi-page checklist without the bulk. CheckMate is the original design with the familiar legacy look.
Can I fly with this instead of the POH?
No. Keep the POH/AFM and required documents in the airplane as usual. The checklist is a cockpit companion that supplements the handbook; check it against your aircraft’s model, year, engine and POH before use.
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.
