At a busy flight school, the dispatch desk hands over a key, a clipboard and usually a worn checklist that has been through hundreds of hands. Students who want to learn the airplane properly often buy their own copy so they can study it at home and bring it on every lesson.
The Cessna 152 is the two-seat trainer that followed the 150, and it’s still a familiar sight on training flight lines. Learning it well means knowing the normal procedures in order and the emergency procedures well enough to act first and confirm second.
CheckMate makes its 152 checklist in several formats, including The Aviation CheckBook Vol. II, whose back pages add contextual information about the checklist page below.
Quick answer: CheckMate Cessna 152 Checklist is a model-specific cockpit checklist for pilots who fly the Cessna 152. It suits student pilots, instructors and renters who fly the 152. It’s offered as the original CheckMate, CheckMate+, the personalized CheckMate Pro, QuickMate and The Aviation CheckBook Vol. II, 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.
What you can order
- 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 Vol. II. An expanded version of the CheckBook. Its back pages carry contextual information related to the checklist page below.
Putting it to work
- Line it up with the POH. Compare every section with the POH/AFM, emergency procedures included, and treat the handbook as the authority wherever they differ.
- Confirm the exact airplane. Make sure the checklist matches your aircraft’s model, year and engine, plus any supplements for installed avionics or modifications.
- Study between lessons. Read through the normal and emergency sections at home, then fly them in the airplane with your instructor.
- Use it every flight. Run it the same way on every flight, short local hops included, so it’s a habit rather than a formality.
Pilot tip: Ask your instructor which emergency items your school expects you to know from memory. Learn those cold, then use the checklist to confirm once the airplane is under control.
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Where to buy
CheckMate Cessna 152 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
Can I use my own checklist if the school provides one?
Ask your school. Many instructors welcome it, but some schools want everyone on the same checklist. Either way, it should match the airplane’s POH.
How do I know it matches my airplane?
Compare it with your aircraft’s POH/AFM and supplements, and confirm the model, year and engine. The handbook for your specific airplane takes priority over any checklist.
What does CheckMate+ add over the original?
Updated design language for readability and safety, plus passenger and crew briefing prompts, abort plan prompts and ATC communications prompts. It also includes an instant low-res, black-and-white temporary digital download.
