Staying instrument current in a 182 Q often means a Saturday morning with a safety pilot in the right seat and a view-limiting device on: six approaches, holding, and intercepting and tracking courses within the preceding six months, logged and done.
The 182 Q is a four-seat Skylane with a constant-speed propeller, and in instrument conditions it’s a busy airplane for one pilot: engine management, navigation, radio calls and checklists, all at once. Anything that organizes that workload helps.
CheckMate+ includes ATC communications prompts along with the airplane’s procedures, and the listing also offers the QuickMate card and The Aviation CheckBook Vol. II.
Quick answer: CheckMate Cessna 182 Q Checklist is a model-specific cockpit checklist for pilots who fly the Cessna 182 Q. It suits instrument pilots, owners and renters flying the 182 Q. 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.
Choosing a format
- 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. Also listed for this model; the listing shows what this version includes.
Setting it up for your airplane
- 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.
- Tie it to the approach. Run the approach and before-landing items at the same point on every approach, so they’re done before the final approach fix.
- 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: When flying with a safety pilot, brief roles before takeoff: who handles the radios, who watches for traffic, and when the view-limiting device comes off.
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Where to buy
CheckMate Cessna 182 Q 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 are the ATC communications prompts?
They’re part of the CheckMate+ format, along with passenger and crew briefing prompts and abort plan prompts. The description doesn’t detail their exact content, so see the product images on the listing for the layout.
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 can CheckMate Pro personalize?
Your tail number, name or phone number, empty weight and useful load, and details for up to five airports you visit often. Typical production time is within 48 hours.
