The Checklist We Want

Flying with a professional copilot spoiled me. Just calling for a checklist and having it spoon fed to me with no effort or distraction is as good as it gets. So, when I resumed flying GA-no copilot-I hunted for the perfect checklist app. I didnt find it. Until now.

Frank Bowlin

Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The author, a pilot, found traditional paper and basic digital checklists distracting and potentially unsafe during flight, desiring a voice-activated, challenge-response system similar to a copilot.
The article introduces MiraCheck Copilot, an app co-developed with the author, which provides hands-free checklist operation by audibly reading items and listening for verbal acknowledgments.
MiraCheck is highly praised for its versatility, deep customization options, web-based management, and ability to significantly enhance flight safety through a more intuitive and less distracting checklist process.

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Flying with a professional copilot spoiled me. Just calling for a checklist and having it spoon fed to me with no effort or distraction is as good as it gets. So, when I resumed flying GA—no copilot—I hunted for the perfect checklist app. I didn’t find it. Until now.

Why Not Paper?

I diligently used my checklist only on the ground. My use was sporadic in the air because it took too much time and was a distraction, making my flying potentially more dangerous—not safer. I found that the same is true for many pilots.