On a private pilot checkride, the examiner watches how you use the checklist as closely as how you fly. Checklist use is part of the Airman Certification Standards, and an applicant fumbling with a loose, crumpled card makes a different impression from one who works through a clean checklist the same way every time.
The Warrior II checklist is offered in several formats, including The Aviation CheckBook, a shirt-pocket flipbook aimed at Part 141 and Part 61 schools and pilots who want a multi-page checklist without the bulk. Confirm it matches the Warrior II you’ll fly on the checkride, and know the POH well; the examiner will expect you to treat it as the authority.
Quick answer: The CheckMate Piper Warrior II PA-28-161 Checklist is a cockpit checklist for pilots who fly the Piper Warrior II (PA-28-161). It comes as CheckMate, CheckMate+ or CheckMate Pro in Standard (6.5″ x 9″) or Compact (5″ x 7″) sizes, plus a QuickMate card and The Aviation CheckBook flipbook. It’s meant to supplement the airplane’s POH/AFM, not replace it, so confirm it matches your exact model, year, engine and handbook before relying on it. It’s listed on Skyfarer and available at Skyfarer Shop.
The Warrior II checklist, format by format
- CheckMate. The design that started it all, with the familiar legacy look, in Standard (6.5″ x 9″) or Compact (5″ x 7″).
- CheckMate+. An updated design aimed at better readability and safety, with passenger and crew briefing prompts, abort plan prompts and ATC communications prompts. It includes an instant low-resolution, black-and-white temporary digital download, so you have a copy to use right away. Standard (6.5″ x 9″) or Compact (5″ x 7″).
- CheckMate Pro. A personalized 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″).
- QuickMate. A 5″ x 7″ plastic card with an abbreviated checklist for pilots who prefer minimalism. It highlights only the most critical information while keeping all the V-speeds and emergency procedures from CheckMate.
- The Aviation CheckBook. 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 usual bulk.
Getting the most from it
- Start with a match check. Confirm the checklist fits your exact model, year and engine by comparing it with the airplane’s POH/AFM.
- Compare it with the POH/AFM before the first flight. Supplements for avionics, autopilots and other modifications can change procedures, so read those too. The handbook always governs.
- Train with the copy you’ll use on the checkride. Use the same checklist throughout training and on the ride, so it’s familiar in your hands and nothing about it is new on the day.
- Keep it where your hand finds it. Decide where the checklist lives in flight and keep it there every time. Standard (6.5″ x 9″) and Compact (5″ x 7″) sizes give you a choice.
Checklist and handbook
Any checklist, including this one, works alongside the airplane’s POH/AFM rather than in place of it. The handbook and its supplements have the final word on procedures, speeds and limitations.
Before you rely on it, confirm it matches your airplane’s exact model, year and engine, and check it against the handbook that belongs to that airplane, including any supplements for modifications or avionics.
Pilot tip: On the checkride, use the checklist when it’s appropriate and say what you’re checking. Examiners want to see that you use it as a tool, not a script you recite.
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Where to buy
CheckMate Piper Warrior II PA-28-161 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 there a QuickMate card for the Warrior II?
Yes. QuickMate, a 5″ x 7″ plastic card with an abbreviated checklist that keeps the V-speeds and emergency procedures from CheckMate, is listed for the Warrior II.
Does this checklist replace the POH/AFM?
No. It supplements the airplane’s POH/AFM. The handbook and its supplements govern every procedure, speed and limitation, so confirm the checklist against them before you rely on it.
What’s the difference between Standard and Compact?
Standard is 6.5″ x 9″ and Compact is 5″ x 7″. CheckMate, CheckMate+ and CheckMate Pro all come in both sizes.
What does CheckMate Pro add?
CheckMate Pro is a personalized CheckMate+. You can 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.
