C172 Checklist Scratchpad for iPhone

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C172 Checklist Scratchpad is a productivity tool built for pilots who fly Cessna 172s on iPhone and iPad. It provides structured procedures for every phase of flight and a quick-entry notes area that helps capture weather and dispatch details while airborne.

Tailorable procedure sets

• Editable lists cover all flight stages — preflight walkarounds, normal operations, and emergency procedures.
• Pilots can add, remove, or revise checklist items so the sequences match their personal workflow and aircraft configuration.
• Designed to make routine flows consistent and to reduce the need to memorize minor items.

Notes and onboard weather reporting

• An integrated scratchpad lets you jot down ATIS reports, weather observations, clearance instructions, and other flight-specific notes with fingertip input.
• The built‑in ATIS recorder makes it simple to store current weather conditions for later reference, improving situational awareness during taxi, takeoff, and cruise.

Touch protection and in-flight usability

• A safeguard prevents accidental taps, so critical phases of flight aren’t disrupted by unintended screen presses.
• The interface is optimized for quick entry and minimal distraction, suitable for use during brief downtime in the cockpit.

Platform compatibility

• Available for both iPhone and iPad, with layouts adapted for each device size.
• Syncing and usability are optimized for iOS devices commonly used by general aviation pilots.

Key capabilities (at a glance)

• Protective tap-lock to avoid inadvertent input
• Quick-capture scratchpad with ATIS logging
• Fully customizable checklist creation and editing
• Optimized layout for iPhone and iPad use
• Fast note-taking for dispatcher and ATC instructions

Alternative option

Upnotch (free) is a commonly recommended alternative if you’re exploring other checklist or scratchpad solutions. It may offer a different feature set or workflow that better suits some pilots’ preferences.