Checklists
The checklist function in VFRnav supports pilots in the structured and safe completion of all relevant procedures before, during and after the flight.
Checklists can be aircraft-specific and flexibly adapted to different models and operational scenarios.
Aircraft-specific Checklists
Each checklist is assigned to an aircraft profile.
This allows individually adapted checklists to be stored for different aircraft, e.g. with specific procedures, equipment or performance data.
Structure and Layout
Checklists are clearly structured and consist of:
- Sections (e.g. pre-flight check, takeoff, approach)
- Subheaders within a section for further subdivision (e.g. cockpit, external check, engine run)
This structure ensures a clear presentation and intuitive execution — even in time-critical situations.
Checklist Execution
During execution, completed items are clearly color-coded.
This makes it possible at a glance to see which steps have already been completed and which are still outstanding.
This reduces the risk of omitted items and increases safety in the cockpit.
Quick access to aircraft-related data
Within the checklists, safety-relevant aircraft data can be quickly viewed, e.g.:
- Speeds
- Performance data
- Special features of the aircraft
This makes important information available exactly where it is needed.
Color-coded Categories
Sections and categories can be color-coded.
This enables quick visual orientation, e.g.:
- Red for safety-critical items
- Blue for standard procedures
- Green for optional or informational content
Sharing and Reuse
Checklists can be:
- exported
- imported
- shared (e.g. with other pilots or within a flight school/club)
This allows proven checklists to be easily passed on and used collaboratively.
Editing on a PC
In addition to editing directly in the app, checklists can also be created and customized on a PC.
For this, VFRnav uses its own file format:
These files can be conveniently edited with a text editor and then imported back into VFRnav.