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MiraCheck Copilot: A Checklist That Listens

MiraCheck Copilot runs on iPads, iPhones and works with an Apple Watch, plus a somewhate less capable version works is available for Android. You get basic functionality for free on one device, including a brief trial of the Pro version. You can buy the Standard version for $29.99 to get a few more features and support for three devices. The full Pro version is what I evaluated. It adds verbal interaction, web history and a more useful features. Pro costs your choice of $4.99 per month, $49.99 a year or $129.99 for life.

Frank Bowlin
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In the market survey article on electronic checklists (August 2016 Aviation Consumer) I concluded that the checklist utilities in panelmounted avionics and most EFBs were no better—possibly worse—than paper checklists in terms of effort to use them. Sure, a few of the dedicated checklist apps for tablets and smartphones were better than paper, but none were as good as the challenge/response checklist method I was accustomed to in my airline flying job.

As promised, I continued to watch the market for a follow-up report and ultimately began using the MiraCheck Copilot. While it’s still maturing (rapidly), I think it’s the best the market has to offer. Here’s an overview.

Frank Bowlin

Frank Bowlin, CFI/CFII/MEI, ATP is the editor of IFR Magazine and has contributed to Aviation Consumer and Aviation Safety. Active since VORs were new, he's flown more than 40 types, ranging from B-something airliners down to J-something taildraggers. Today, he mostly flies his Cessna 340A over 100 hours a year for both business and pleasure.