ForeFlight Checklist Guide

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ForeFlight Checklist Guide 2 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 ForeFlight Checklist Guide 3 CONTENTS 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 ForeFlight Checklist Guide 4 DEFINITIONS Abbreviation Definition AFM Aircraft Flight Manual EFB Electronic Flight Bag IMSAFE Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion POH Pilot’s Operating Handbook ForeFlight Checklist Guide 5 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 6 1. INTRODUCTION 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 7 2-Panel Checklist View Left Navigational Panel Right Checklist Panel 1. INTRODUCTION 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 8 In-Checklist Buttons Back Button Emergency Checklists Button Edit Button Send-To Button Edit Button 1. INTRODUCTION 1.3 Checklist Structure Checklists consist of the following organizational elements: • Groups • Subgroups • Lists • Detail Items • Check Items. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 9 Checklist Structure Groups Subgroup Check Items Lists Detail Item 1. INTRODUCTION 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. 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 10 Checklist Groups 1. INTRODUCTION 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 11 Subgroups within the Normal Group 1. INTRODUCTION 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. 1.3.4 List Items List Items represent the individual detail items or check items within a specific checklist, displayed in the right panel. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 12 List within a Subgroup List Items (Detail and Check Items) within a List Check Items Detail Item 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 13 2. GETTING STARTED 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). ForeFlight Checklist Guide 14 Blank Basic Template 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 15 3. CREATING A CHECKLIST 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. IMPORTANT: After generating a checklist from a prebuilt template, verification of all entries against the aircraft POH is required prior to use. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 16 Added Checklists Tail Number, Name Description Description Only 3. CREATING A CHECKLIST 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 17 3. CREATING A CHECKLIST 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 18 Added Checklists Tail Number, Name Description Description Only 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 ForeFlight Checklist Guide 19 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 20 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 21 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 22 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 23 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 24 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 25 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 26 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 27 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 28 Red Delete Circle Red Delete Slide-over 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 29 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 30 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 31 New List Pop-up 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 32 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 33 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 34 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 35 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 36 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 37 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 38 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 39 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 40 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 41 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 42 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 43 4. CUSTOMIZING A TEMPLATE 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 44 USING CHECKLISTS 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 45 5. USING CHECKLISTS 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. 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 46 Checklist Quick Action Bar 5. USING CHECKLISTS 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 47 5. USING CHECKLISTS 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 48 5. USING CHECKLISTS 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. 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 49 Checklist Speak Panel Checklist Speak Panel 5. USING CHECKLISTS 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. 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 50 Checklist paused, waiting to Resume 5. USING CHECKLISTS 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 51 SHARING CHECKLISTS 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 52 6. SHARING CHECKLISTS 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. ForeFlight Checklist Guide 53 CHANGE HISTORY Version Date Change Summary 17.1 March 2025 Minor review and update 14.2 April 2022 Original release ForeFlight Checklist Guide 54 ForeFlight Checklist Guide 55 ForeFlight, LLC 2323 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019 www.foreflight.com