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CHECKLIST
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CONTENTS
DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................6
1.1 Layout ...................................................................................................................7
1.2 In-Checklist Buttons ..........................................................................................8
1.3 Checklist Structure ............................................................................................9
1.3.1 Groups .......................................................................................................10
1.3.2 Subgroups ...................................................................................................11
1.3.3 Lists .............................................................................................................12
1.3.4 List Items .....................................................................................................12
GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................13
2.1 Resources Needed ............................................................................................13
2.2 Included Checklist Templates ..........................................................................13
2.2.1 Aircraft .........................................................................................................13
2.2.2 Other ...........................................................................................................14
2.2.3 Basic Template ............................................................................................14
CREATING A CHECKLIST ..............................................................................15
3.1 Creating a Checklist from a Prebuilt Template ..............................................15
3.2 Creating a Checklist from a Basic Template ..................................................17
CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE .........................................................................19
4.1 Working with Checklists ...................................................................................19
4.1.1 Editing a Checklist ......................................................................................20
4.1.2 Moving a Checklist (Sort Order) ..................................................................21
4.1.3 Duplicating a Checklist ................................................................................22
4.1.4 Deleting a Checklist ....................................................................................23
4.2 Working with Subgroups ..................................................................................25
4.2.1 Editing a Subgroup Title ..............................................................................25
4.2.2 Adding a Subgroup .....................................................................................26
4.2.3 Moving a Subgroup (Sort Order) .................................................................27
4.2.4 Deleting a Subgroup ...................................................................................28
4.3 Working with Lists.............................................................................................30
4.3.1 Editing List Details ......................................................................................30
4.3.2 Creating a New List .....................................................................................31
4.3.3 Moving a List within a Group .......................................................................33
4.3.4 Duplicating a List .........................................................................................34
4.3.5 Deleting a List .............................................................................................35
4.4 Working with List Items: Detail and Check Items...........................................38
4.4.1 Editing Detail Items .....................................................................................38

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4.4.2 Editing Check Items ....................................................................................39
4.4.3 Adding Detail Items .....................................................................................40
4.4.4 Adding Check Items ....................................................................................41
4.4.5 Moving Detail Items and Check Items (Sort Order) ....................................42
4.4.6 Deleting Detail Items and Check Items .......................................................43
USING CHECKLISTS ......................................................................................45
5.1 Selecting a Checklist ........................................................................................45
5.2 Interacting with Checklist Items ......................................................................46
5.2.1 Checking Off Items......................................................................................46
5.2.2 Skipping Items ............................................................................................46
5.2.3 Resetting Items ...........................................................................................47
5.2.4 Checklist Progress ......................................................................................47
5.3 Speaking through Checklists ...........................................................................49
5.3.1 Setting Speaking Checklist Options ............................................................49
5.3.2 Volume Settings ..........................................................................................49
5.3.3 Setting Speaking Speed .............................................................................49
5.3.4 Pausing .......................................................................................................50
5.3.5 Stopping ......................................................................................................50
5.4 Resetting Checklists .........................................................................................51
5.4.1 Resetting Individual Checklists ...................................................................51
5.4.2 Resetting Entire Checklists .........................................................................51
SHARING CHECKLISTS .................................................................................52
6.1 Share via AirDrop ..............................................................................................52
6.2 Share with a Mail App .......................................................................................52
CHANGE HISTORY ........................................................................................54

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DEFINITIONS
Abbreviation Definition

AFM Aircraft Flight Manual

EFB Electronic Flight Bag
IMSAFE Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion
POH Pilot’s Operating Handbook

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INTRODUCTION
This guide provides an overview of the Checklist feature in ForeFlight Mobile.
The Checklist feature enables the completion of checklists through a series of
taps and facilitates quick access to Abnormal and Emergency checklists. The
Checklist feature is included in all ForeFlight subscriptions.

NOTE: The Checklist feature is not available in ForeFlight on the Web.

Prebuilt checklist templates are available for various fixed-wing and rotorcraft
models, sourced from pilot operating handbooks. These templates can be
customized to suit specific aircraft requirements. A comprehensive list of aircraft
with available checklist templates is accessible at ForeFlight Checklists.

Checklists are not required to be aircraft-specific. Any checklist type can be

added to the Checklist feature, including non-aircraft examples such as EFB
Preflight, I.M.S.A.F.E., and Passenger Brief checklists.

Synchronization of checklists occurs across the account, enabling creation and

editing on one device with availability on all devices linked to the account.

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1.1 Layout
The Checklist feature is organized into a two-panel layout:

• Left Panel: Primarily used for selection and navigation. Progression

through each checklist is displayed adjacent to the respective list.
Resetting an entire checklist is possible from this panel. Additional
functions include options for creating new checklists, sharing checklists,
and editing names, subgroups, and lists.
• Right Panel: Displays individual check items. Confirmation of checked or
skipped items is recorded in this panel, and edits to check items are
performed here.

Left Navigational Panel Right Checklist Panel

2-Panel Checklist View

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1.2 In-Checklist Buttons

The in-Checklists view consists of the following buttons:

• Back Button: Restores the view to the checklist list.

• Send-To Button: Enables sharing of a checklist with others.
• Edit Button (Left panel): Facilitates editing of Lists and Subgroups.
• Emergency Checklists Button: Activates the Emergency Checklists
group.
• Edit Button (Right Panel): Allows editing of items in the checklist list.

Send-To Edit Emergency

Button Button Checklists Button

Back Edit
Button Button

In-Checklist Buttons

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1.3 Checklist Structure

Checklists consist of the following organizational elements:

• Groups
• Subgroups
• Lists
• Detail Items
• Check Items.

Detail
Item
Groups

Subgroup

Check
Items
Lists

Checklist Structure

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1.3.1 Groups
Checklists can be divided into Groups, displayed near the top of the left panel.
Groups are categorized as:

• Normal
• Abnormal
• Emergency.

Checklist Groups
Normal Group: Contains checklists for routine operations, including:

• Preflight
• Takeoff
• Enroute
• Landing
• Post Flight.

Abnormal Group: Includes non-normal, non-emergency checklists, such as:

• High Oil Pressure

• Low Voltage
• Alternator Failure.

Emergency Group: Encompasses checklists for emergencies, such as:

• Engine Failure
• Emergency Descent
• Electrical Fire.

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1.3.2 Subgroups
Subgroups reside under each group and appear in the left panel with a section
header appearance, distinguished by a light gray background. Subgroups
provide a convenient method for organizing checklists into topical categories,
such as preflight, starting, or before takeoff.

Subgroups within the Normal

Group

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1.3.3 Lists
Lists further divide subgroups into manageable segments and are positioned
under their respective subgroups in the left panel.

For instance, a Preflight subgroup might

include lists such as:

• Preflight Inspection
• Starting
• Before Takeoff.
An In-Flight subgroup might feature lists
organized by flight phase, such as:

• Climb
• Cruise
• Descent
• Landing.
List within a Subgroup
1.3.4 List Items
List Items represent the individual detail items or check items within a specific
checklist, displayed in the right panel.

Detail Item

Check Items

List Items (Detail and Check Items) within a List

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GETTING STARTED
The Checklist feature operates using templates. For accuracy, each template
must be validated against the aircraft’s Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH).

2.1 Resources Needed

The POH or Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) is required, whether utilizing a pre-built
template or creating a checklist from scratch. These documents serve as the
basis for generating each checklist item. When a pre-built checklist is selected,
the POH or AFM is used to confirm accuracy for the specific aircraft.

IMPORTANT: After a checklist is created from a pre-built template, verification

against the aircraft’s AFM or POH is essential before use. This ensures all
entries align with the aircraft’s make, model, and installed equipment.

2.2 Included Checklist Templates

ForeFlight provides pre-built templates for various aircraft, including fixed-wing
and rotorcraft models, as well as non-aircraft-specific checklists relevant to
aviation operations.

2.2.1 Aircraft
ForeFlight offers over 75 aircraft checklist templates from 11 distinct
manufacturers. A comprehensive list of aircraft models with available pre-built
templates is accessible on the ForeFlight Checklist Templates webpage.

NOTE: If a pre-built checklist is unavailable for a specific aircraft, modification of

an existing template or creation of a new one from the Basic Template is
required.

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2.2.2 Other
ForeFlight includes three non-aircraft-specific checklists:

• EFB Preflight: Ensures a device with ForeFlight Mobile installed is

prepared for flight. Items include confirmation of device charge,
downloaded latest charts, and packed required accessories.
• I.M.S.A.F.E.: Assesses pilot readiness for flight. Items include checks for
Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, and Emotion.
• Passenger Brief: Provides reminders for briefing passengers on
information necessary for a safe flight.

2.2.3 Basic Template

ForeFlight supplies a Basic Template to facilitate checklist creation from scratch.
This template includes one example of each organizational level:

• Group
• Subgroup
• List
• Line Items (featuring Challenge, Response, and an optional note).

Blank Basic Template

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CREATING A CHECKLIST
Each checklist originates from a prebuilt aircraft template or the Basic Template.
Prebuilt templates are available for specific aircraft models. If a matching
template exists, it should be utilized. Otherwise, the Basic Template is the
foundation for creating a checklist from scratch.

3.1 Creating a Checklist from a Prebuilt Template

To initiate a checklist from a prebuilt template, perform the following steps:
1. Tap [+] at the top of the left-hand panel.

2. Enter a manufacturer name, model number, or model name into the Filter
search bar. If no matching or similar model appears, proceed to Creating
a Checklist from the Basic Template.

3. Input aircraft details as needed. The Description field, which is editable, is

automatically populated when an aircraft template is selected.

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NOTE: The Lookup Aircraft button enables copying the tail number from an
aircraft profile associated with the account.

4. Tap Done. The checklist is loaded and displayed at the bottom of the left-
hand panel.

When a tail number and name are included, the first line presents the tail number
followed by the name in bold. The second line displays the description. If no tail
number or name is provided, the description appears alone in bold.

Tail Number, Name

Description

Description Only

Added Checklists

IMPORTANT: After generating a checklist from a prebuilt template, verification

of all entries against the aircraft POH is required prior to use.

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3.2 Creating a Checklist from a Basic Template

To initiate a checklist from the Basic Template, perform the following:

1. Tap [+] at the top of the left-hand panel.

2. Select Basic Template from the top of the Select Template pop-up.

3. Enter the aircraft details as desired. The checklist appears as a blank

entry if no information is provided.

NOTE: The Lookup Aircraft button enables copying the tail number from an
aircraft profile associated with the account.

4. Tap Done. The checklist is loaded and displayed at the bottom of the left-
hand panel.

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When a tail number and name are included, the first line presents the tail number
followed by the name in bold. The second line displays the description. If no tail
number or name is provided, the description appears alone in bold.

Tail Number, Name

Description

Description Only

Added Checklists

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CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE
Prebuilt and blank templates can be customized by adding, removing, moving,
copying, or editing elements within a level, such as:

• Checklist
• Subgroup
• List
• Detail Item
• Check Item.
Groups, however, cannot be moved, deleted, or added. The Abnormal and
Emergency Groups are empty in the Basic Template but can be populated.

IMPORTANT: To ensure changes synchronize with the ForeFlight Cloud, verify

that the device is connected to the Internet. The checklist should be open on
only one device. Tap the Done button before opening the checklist on another
device.

NOTE: For MFB subscriptions, ensure the Military ForeFlight Account allows
Data Sync and that Synchronize User Data is enabled on all devices.

4.1 Working with Checklists

Checklist title information, such as the Tail Number, Name, and Description, can
be edited. The position of a checklist in a list can be reordered. Additionally, an
entire checklist can be duplicated or deleted

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4.1.1 Editing a Checklist
To edit a checklist’s top-level details:
1. Tap the Edit button in the upper-left.

2. Tap the Edit button next to the checklist to edit. The Edit Checklist pop-up
will appear.

3. Edit the Tail Number, Name, or Description as needed.

4. Tap Done in the Edit Checklist pop-up.

5. Tap Done in the upper-left corner of the left panel.

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4.1.2 Moving a Checklist (Sort Order)
To reorder checklists:

1. Tap the Edit button in the upper-left corner of the left panel.

2. Tap and hold the three lines on the right side of the checklist row to move
the position.

3. Tap Done.

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4.1.3 Duplicating a Checklist
To duplicate a checklist:
1. Tap the Edit button in the upper-left corner of the left panel.

2. Tap the Edit button next to the checklist to duplicate. The Edit Checklist
pop-up will appear.

3. Tap the Duplicate Checklist button. A copy of the checklist will appear
above the original, marked with a “(#)” indicating the number of times
duplicated. This number may be hidden if the title is long.

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4.1.4 Deleting a Checklist
Delete checklists using one of the following methods:
CAUTION: Deleting a checklist removes all content within it, and the action
cannot be undone.

Deleting a Checklist Using the Red Circle

1. Tap the Edit button in the upper-left corner of the left panel.

2. Tap the red circle with a white line next to the checklist. A red Delete slide-
over button will appear.

3. Tap the red Delete button. A confirmation message will appear.

4. Tap Delete to confirm.

5. Tap Done in the upper-left corner of the left panel.

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Deleting a Checklist in Edit Mode
1. Tap the Edit button in the upper left corner of the left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button next to a checklist. A popup window will appear.
3. Tap the Delete Checklist button. A message will appear for confirmation.

4. Tap Delete to confirm.

5. Tap Done in the upper-left corner of the left panel.

Deleting a Checklist by Swiping

1. Swipe from right to left across the checklist to remove. A delete button will
appear.
2. Select the Delete button. A confirmation message will appear.
3. Tap Delete to confirm.

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4.2 Working with Subgroups

Subgroup titles can be edited, and subgroups can be added, removed, or
reordered.

4.2.1 Editing a Subgroup Title

To edit a subgroup title:

1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button at the top of the left panel. A drop-down menu will
appear to edit either Lists or Subgroups.
3. Tap the Edit Subgroups button.

4. Tap the Edit button next to a subgroup. The Edit Subgroup slide-over will
appear in the left panel.

5. Tap the title to edit it.

6. Tap the Back button to return to the list of Subgroups.

7. Tap the Done button above the Groups.

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4.2.2 Adding a Subgroup
To add a subgroup to a checklist:

1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button at the top of the left panel.
3. Tap Edit Subgroups.

4. Tap + New Subgroup at the bottom of the left-hand panel.

5. Enter the name of the new subgroup in the New Subgroup pop-up.

6. Tap Done. The new subgroup will appear below previous subgroups in the
Group tab and show “0 lists” until lists are added.

7. Tap Done in the upper right corner of the left panel.

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4.2.3 Moving a Subgroup (Sort Order)
To reorder subgroups within a group:

1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button at the top of the left panel. A drop-down menu will
appear to edit either Lists or Subgroups.
3. Tap the Edit Subgroups button.

4. Tap and hold the three lines to the right of a subgroup to move it up or
down.

5. Tap Done in the upper right corner of the left panel.

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4.2.4 Deleting a Subgroup
To delete a subgroup, use one of the following methods:

CAUTION: Deleting a subgroup removes all content within it. Once deleted, a
subgroup cannot be recovered.

Deleting a Subgroup Using the Red Circle

1. Select a checklist.
2. Tap the Edit button in the upper-left corner of the left panel. A drop-down
menu will appear to edit either Subgroups or Lists.
3. Tap the Edit Subgroups button. A red circle with a white line will appear
next to the subgroups.

4. Tap the red circle. A red Delete slide-over button will appear.

Red Delete Circle

Red Delete Slide-over

5. Tap the red Delete button. A confirmation message will appear.

6. Tap Delete to confirm.
7. Tap Done in the upper right corner of the left panel.

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Deleting a Subgroup in Edit Mode
1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button at the top of the left panel. A drop-down menu will
appear to edit either Lists or Subgroups.
3. Tap the Edit Subgroups button.

4. Tap the Edit button next to the subgroup to delete. The Edit Subgroup
slide-over appears.
5. Tap the Delete button. A confirmation message will appear.

6. Tap Delete to confirm.

7. Tap Done in the upper right corner of the left panel.

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4.3 Working with Lists

Lists can be edited, moved, added, removed, and copied. Additionally, the group
and subgroup a list belongs to can be changed.

4.3.1 Editing List Details

To change a list’s title, group, or subgroup:
1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button at the top of the left panel. A drop-down menu will
appear to edit either Subgroups or Lists.
3. Tap the Edit Lists button.

4. Tap the Edit button next to a list item. The Edit List window will appear.

5. Tap the Title row to change the list title.

6. Tap the Group row to move the list to a different Group (Normal,
Abnormal, or Emergency).
7. To move the list to a different subgroup, tap on the desired subgroup. A
white checkmark in a blue circle will indicate the selected subgroup.
8. Tap the Back button when done.
9. Tap Done in the upper right corner of the left panel.

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4.3.2 Creating a New List
To add a list to a subgroup within a checklist:

1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button at the top of the left panel. A drop-down menu will
appear to edit either Subgroups or Lists.
3. Tap Edit Lists.

4. Tap + New List at the bottom of the left panel. The New List pop-up will
appear.

5. Enter the name for the new list.

New List Pop-up

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6. Tap the Group row to change the group where the list should appear
(Normal, Abnormal, or Emergency).
7. Tap the desired subgroup where the list should appear. A white checkmark
in a blue circle will indicate the selected subgroup.
8. Tap Done in the upper-right corner of the window. The new list will appear
under the selected subgroup and below any previous entries.
9. Tap Done in the upper-right corner of the left panel when finished.

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4.3.3 Moving a List within a Group
To move a list:
1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button at the top of the left panel. A drop-down menu will
appear to edit either Lists or Subgroups.
3. Tap the Edit Lists button.

4. Tap and hold the three lines to the right of a list to move its position up or
down.

5. To move the list to a different subgroup, tap the Edit button next to the list.
The Edit List slide-over will appear.
6. Move the list to a different subgroup by tapping on that subgroup. A white
checkmark in a blue circle will indicate the selected subgroup.
7. Tap the Back button.
8. Tap Done in the upper-right corner of the left panel when finished.

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4.3.4 Duplicating a List
To duplicate a list:
1. Select the checklist containing the list to duplicate. The Normal Group for
the checklist will appear in the left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button at the top of the left panel. A drop-down menu will
appear to edit either Subgroups or Lists.
3. Tap the Edit Lists button.

4. Tap the Edit button next to the list to duplicate. The Edit List slide-over will
appear.
5. Tap the Duplicate List button. A copy of the list will appear below the
original, marked with the word “Copy.”

6. Tap Done in the upper-right corner of the left panel when finished.

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4.3.5 Deleting a List
To delete a list, use one of the following methods:

CAUTION: Deleting a list removes all content within it, and the action cannot be
undone.

Deleting a List Using the Red Circle

1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button in the upper-left corner of the left panel. A drop-down
menu will appear to edit either Subgroups or Lists.
3. Tap the Edit Lists button. The lists will appear with a red circle and white
line next to them.

4. Tap the red circle. A red Delete slide-over button will appear.

5. Tap the Delete button. A confirmation message will appear.

6. Tap Delete to confirm.
7. Tap Done in the upper-right corner of the left panel when finished.

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Deleting a List in Edit Mode
1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Tap the Edit button in the upper-left corner of the left panel. A drop-down
menu will appear to edit either Subgroups or Lists.
3. Tap the Edit Lists button.

4. Tap the Edit button next to the list to delete. The Edit List slide-over will
appear.
5. Tap the Delete List button. A confirmation message will appear.

6. Tap Delete to confirm the deletion.

7. Tap Done in the upper-right corner of the left panel when finished.

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Deleting a List by Swiping
1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Swipe from right to left across the list to reveal a delete button.

3. Tap the Delete button. A confirmation message will appear.

4. Tap Delete to confirm.

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4.4 Working with List Items: Detail and Check Items

There are two types of List items: Detail items and Check items.

• Detail Items break a list into sections (e.g., Cabin, Empennage) or provide
important notes between challenges. These items appear in dark gray on a
light gray background.
• Check Items consist of a challenge and response format.

4.4.1 Editing Detail Items

To edit a Detail Item:
1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Scroll through the Groups, Subgroups, and Lists in the left panel until the
desired item appears in the right panel.
3. Tap the Edit button in the upper-right corner of the right panel.
4. Tap the Edit button next to a Detail Item. The Edit Detail Item slide-over
will appear.

5. Edit the title in the title row or the description in the text box.
6. Tap the Back button to return to the list of items.
7. Tap Done when all edits are complete.

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4.4.2 Editing Check Items
To edit a Check Item:

1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Scroll through the Groups, Subgroups, and Lists in the left panel until the
desired item appears in the right panel.
3. Tap the Edit button in the upper-right corner of the right panel.
4. Tap the Edit button next to a Check Item. The Edit Check Item slide-over
will appear.

5. Edit the challenge text in the Challenge row or edit the response text in
the Response row.

6. Add or modify optional notes in the NOTES box.

7. Tap the Back button to return to the list of items.
8. Tap Done when all edits are complete.

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4.4.3 Adding Detail Items
To add a Detail item:

1. Tap the Edit button at the top of the right panel.

2. Tap + New Detail Item at the bottom of the right panel. The New Detail
Item slide-over will appear.

3. Enter the desired Title and Text for the new item.

4. Tap the Edit button in the upper-left corner of the right panel when
finished. The completed Detail Item will appear.
5. Tap Done in the upper-right corner when finished.

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4.4.4 Adding Check Items
To add a Check Item:

1. Tap the Edit button at the top of the right panel.

2. Tap + New Check Item at the bottom of the right panel. The New Check
Item slide-over will appear.
3. Enter the Challenge and Response for the Check Item.

4. Add optional notes if required.

5. Tap Save and Create Next Item if additional Check items are needed.
6. Tap the Edit button in the upper-left corner of the right panel when
finished.
7. Tap the Done button in the upper-right corner when finished.

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4.4.5 Moving Detail Items and Check Items (Sort Order)
To reorder Detail items or Check items within a list:
1. Select a checklist. The Normal Group for the checklist will appear in the
left panel.
2. Navigate to the Group, Subgroup, and List where the item is located.
3. Tap the Edit button at the top of the right panel.

4. Tap and hold the three lines to the right of the item to move it up or down.
5. Tap Done.

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4.4.6 Deleting Detail Items and Check Items
To delete Detail items or Check items, use one of the following methods:

CAUTION: Deleting a Detail Item or Check Item removes all content within it,
and the action cannot be undone.

NOTE: Deleting a Detail item only removes the Detail item itself. Check items
listed under the Detail Item must be deleted individually.

Deleting a Detail or Check Item Using the Red Circle

1. Select the checklist, subgroup, and list where the item to delete is located.
2. Tap the Edit button in the upper-right corner of the right panel. A red circle
with a white line will appear next to the items.

3. Tap the red circle. A red Delete slide-over button will appear.
4. Tap the red Delete button. A confirmation message will appear.

5. Tap Delete to confirm.

6. Tap Done.

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Deleting a Detail or Check Item in Edit Mode
1. Select the checklist, subgroup, and list where the item to delete is located.
2. Tap the Edit button next to the item to delete.

3. Tap the Delete [Detail or Check] Item button. A confirmation message will
appear.

4. Tap Delete to confirm the deletion.

5. Tap Done.

Deleting a Detail or Check Item by Swiping

1. Select the checklist, subgroup, and list where the item to delete is located.
2. Swipe from right to left across the item to delete.
3. Tap Delete to delete the checklist. A confirmation message will appear.
4. Tap Delete to confirm.
6. Tap Done.

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Once a checklist is set up and aligned with the POH or AFM, it can be used. Tap
on a checklist and select an item to begin. The checklist can either read items
aloud or each entry can be tapped to acknowledge.

The app preserves progress and position in the checklist, even if navigation
occurs to another part of the app, such as the Maps view, or if the app is sent to
the background. Upon returning to the checklist, the last active location will be
restored.

5.1 Selecting a Checklist

To select a checklist:

1. Tap More > Checklist.

2. Scroll through the available checklists in the left-hand panel and tap on
the desired checklist.
3. Tap on the desired group (Normal, Abnormal, Emergency).
4. Tap on the desired list.

For quick access to emergency lists, tap the red Emergency button in the top-
left panel. This will result in the Emergency group being selected, where an
emergency list can be found and used.

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5.2 Interacting with Checklist Items

When check items are visible, a quick-action bar appears at the bottom of the
right panel, offering options to check, skip, speak, or reset the checklist.

Checklist Quick Action Bar

5.2.1 Checking Off Items

Tap the Check button on the quick-action bar to acknowledge items, or tap
directly on an item to check it. A green circle with a checkmark appears to the
left of the checked item.

5.2.2 Skipping Items

Tap the Skip button on the quick-action bar to skip items. A yellow circle will
appear to the left of the skipped item.

IMPORTANT: Checklists can show as complete even with skipped items.

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5.2.3 Resetting Items
As items are checked or skipped, the selection indicator progresses. To reset or
clear a checked or skipped item, tap the item itself.

To reset the entire list, tap the Reset button on the quick-action bar. A
confirmation pop-up will appear. Tap Reset [Checklist Name] to proceed.

5.2.4 Checklist Progress

The progress of a checklist is shown by a green circle that fills in as more items
are completed. When a list is completed, it is marked with a check.

WARNING: Checklists can show as complete even with skipped items.

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Once all items in a list are checked or skipped, a Next button appears, allowing
movement to the next list. The Next button does not appear in Abnormal or
Emergency checklists.

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5.3 Speaking through Checklists

To have a checklist read aloud, tap the Speak button in the quick-action bar. A
Speak panel will appear above the tabs at the bottom of the app.

Checklist Speak Panel

5.3.1 Setting Speaking Checklist Options

Two speaking styles are available:

• Challenge Only - Reads only the item to check.

• Challenge and Response - Reads the item to check along with its
expected condition.
To select the preferred option:
1. Tap on More > Settings.
2. Scroll to the CHECKLIST section.
3. Tap Speak.
4. Choose Challenge Only or Challenge & Response.
5. Tap Settings > Close.

5.3.2 Volume Settings

Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on the device to adjust the voice
volume.

5.3.3 Setting Speaking Speed

To adjust the delay between checklist items, tap the Faster or Slower buttons in
the Speak panel.

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5.3.4 Pausing
Tap the Pause button in the Speak panel to temporarily stop the readback. The
button will change to Resume, which can be tapped to continue.

Checklist paused, waiting to Resume

5.3.5 Stopping
Once the current list is completed, the app will announce, "Checklist complete,"
and exit Speak mode. Tap the Next button to proceed to the next list. To restart
Speak mode, tap the Speak button.

To stop the readback at any time, tap the Stop button to exit Speak mode.

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5.4 Resetting Checklists

Individual checklists or entire checklists can be reset.

5.4.1 Resetting Individual Checklists

To reset the current checklist:

1. Tap the Reset button on the quick-action bar. A confirmation pop-up will
appear.
2. Tap Reset [Checklist name] to confirm.

5.4.2 Resetting Entire Checklists

To clear all lists (including Abnormal and Emergency) within the current
checklist:

1. Tap the Reset All button in the bottom-left panel. A confirmation pop-up
will appear.
2. Tap Reset All [Checklist name] Lists to confirm.

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Checklists can be shared with other ForeFlight Mobile users via AirDrop or email
(Mail app).

6.1 Share via AirDrop

To share a checklist with nearby Apple devices
using AirDrop:
1. Go to the Checklist view.
2. Select the checklist to share.
3. Select the Send To button in the left
panel.
4. Tap AirDrop.
5. Tap the device to which the checklist
will be sent.
6. Once the file is sent, tap Done.
Checklists received via AirDrop on a device
with ForeFlight Mobile will automatically be
imported and appear at the bottom of the
Checklists view.

6.2 Share with a Mail App

To share a checklist with another ForeFlight
user via email:

1. Go to the Checklist view.

2. Select the checklist to share.
3. Select the Send To button in the left
panel.
4. Tap on the Mail app.
5. Enter the recipient's email address in
the To: field
6. Tap the Send button.

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Once the recipient receives the email:

1. Open the Mail app.

2. Tap on the attached FMD file.
3. Tap the Send To button in the upper-right corner.
4. Select ForeFlight.
The shared checklist will automatically be imported into ForeFlight Mobile and
appear at the bottom of the Checklists view.

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CHANGE HISTORY

Version Date Change Summary

17.1 March 2025 Minor review and update
14.2 April 2022 Original release

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