Best Cessna 172 Checklist Preflight Apps

211+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our cessna 172 checklist preflight list covers 211+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Cessna 172 Checklist Preflight

Aircraft Checklist#1

Aircraft Checklist by Dora.net LLC

Aviation checklists for pilots
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers comprehensive digital checklists for over 80 aircraft models, allowing pilots to create custom lists and digitize paper ones using AI. It includes features like voice guidance, offline access, and a night-friendly display for efficient and safe flight operations.

Plane Checklist#2

Plane Checklist by Aleksandr Dreval

For Flight Sim
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
2.3(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides comprehensive checklists for flight simulation enthusiasts. It covers pre-start to shutdown procedures for various aircraft, enhancing realism and safety in virtual flights. Regular updates ensure current data for popular simulators.

ForeFlight Mobile EFB#3

ForeFlight Mobile EFB by ForeFlight, LLC

Intelligent Apps for Pilots
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.4😊(3.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in Weather
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This app simplifies flight planning, briefing, and filing for pilots. It offers interactive weather layers, detailed charts, and hazard awareness tools for enhanced situational awareness. Logbook features track flight hours and currency.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent flight planning and navigation tool
  • 🔒 Enhances safety and situational awareness
  • 👍 Comprehensive and user-friendly features
  • 👍 Seamless integration with avionics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
  • 🚫 Limited functionality for non-US/Canada users

More Cessna 172 Checklist Preflight apps to explore

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Cessna 172 Checklist Preflight
Cessna 172 Checklist Preflight
Cessna 172 Checklist Preflight
by Raj Kumar
$19.99
🔍 Reference
(0)
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ACE Checklist Editor
ACE Checklist Editor
ACE Checklist Editor
Pro Aviation Checklist Tool
Free

Create, manage, and execute aviation checklists digitally. Designed for pilots, it offers offline functionality, professional templates, and multi-format import/export for enhanced safety and efficiency in the cockpit.

Digital aviation checklist creationOffline functionalityMulti-format import/export (ACE, ForeFlight, Dynon)
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free with in-app purchases
6
Garmin Pilot
Garmin Pilot
Garmin Pilot
Plan. File. Fly. Log.
Free

This app offers comprehensive tools for general aviation and corporate pilots, including flight planning, interactive maps, weather briefings, and navigation. It streamlines pre-flight preparation, filing, inflight navigation, and post-flight logging with an intuitive interface.

Pre-flight planning with aviation weather dataInteractive maps with track-up navigationFlight plan filing via Leidos Flight Service or DUATS
☀️ Weather
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
LogTen Pilot Logbook
LogTen Pilot Logbook
LogTen Pilot Logbook
Digital Electronic Flight Log
Free

This digital flight logbook helps pilots track flight hours, currency, and certificates. It offers automated data entry, powerful analytics, and career advancement tools. Free for the first 50 hours of flight time.

Lightning-fast data entryAutomated and customizable loggingSyncs across all devices
🔧 Utilities
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Active Checklist
Active Checklist
Active Checklist
by SkyCharts LLC
Free

This automated checklist app for pilots dynamically displays the correct checklist based on the current phase of flight. It tracks landings, includes timers, a notepad, and offers pre-loaded checklists for popular aircraft, with the ability to create custom ones. It also supports flight simulation interfaces.

Automated phase-of-flight checklist displayCustomizable checklist creationLanding and flight time tracking
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
9
C172 Performance
C172 Performance
C172 Performance
For Cessna 172
Free

This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 172 and 150 aircraft. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures, and emergencies, with additional tools for holds and glide calculations. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are accessible across devices.

Takeoff and landing calculationsClimb, cruise, and descent performanceInstrument procedure planning
🔧 Utilities
(52)
ad-supported
10
PilotGPT Aviation
PilotGPT Aviation
PilotGPT Aviation
AI Copilot, weather and EFB
Free

This AI-powered flight planning tool acts as a copilot for pilots, offering intelligent route building, real-time aviation data, and AI chat for quick answers to aviation-specific questions. It integrates with existing EFB workflows and can even interact with uploaded aircraft manuals.

VFR/IFR flight planning with interactive mapSmart route building with real-time dataAI chat for aviation queries
🔧 Utilities
(59)
subscription
11
Flight Board
Flight Board
Flight Board
Track Delay & Canceled Flights
Free

Get real-time updates on flight statuses, including delays and cancellations. This app provides detailed information for any flight at over 16,000 airports worldwide, helping you stay informed and on time.

Real-time flight status updatesDelay and cancellation alertsCovers 16,000+ airports
✈️ Travel
(30K)
ad-supported
12
Cessna 172S Handbook
Cessna 172S Handbook
Cessna 172S Handbook
by Aircraft Training Aids, LLC
Free

Explore aircraft systems and limitations with interactive diagrams and detailed cockpit views. Practice normal and emergency operations to enhance your understanding of aviation principles. This app serves as a valuable reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Interactive system diagramsTap-to-learn switch functionsNormal and emergency operation practice
📚 Education
(12)
subscription
13
FlightDeck - Flight Tracker
FlightDeck - Flight Tracker
FlightDeck - Flight Tracker
AI-powered flight tracking
Free

This app provides real-time flight tracking with AI-generated insights, offering context beyond raw data. It highlights notable aircraft, weather conditions, and airport details, with customizable alerts and emergency detection.

Real-time flight tracking mapAI-generated flight briefsNotable aircraft spotting
✈️ Travel
(536)
subscription
14
NOTAM Briefing (VFR/IFR)
NOTAM Briefing (VFR/IFR)
NOTAM Briefing (VFR/IFR)
Your preflight NOTAM check
Free

This app helps general aviation pilots quickly access and understand critical air traffic information before flights. It allows users to define flight paths, filter notices, and view them on a map or in text. An integrated translation feature makes notices more accessible.

Custom NOTAM queries for departure/destinationFilter NOTAM resultsInteractive map view of NOTAMs
🗺️ Navigation
(219)
free
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AviCheck - Aviation Checklists
AviCheck - Aviation Checklists
AviCheck - Aviation Checklists
by ROBERT GEYER
Free

Manage aircraft checklists with pre-built templates or custom creations. Share and download community checklists, sync across devices, and access procedures offline. Integrates with flight schools and EFB apps.

Aircraft-specific checklist templatesCustom checklist creation and editingCommunity checklist sharing and downloading
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
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FlyQ InSight
FlyQ InSight
FlyQ InSight
by APG Avionics, LLC
Free

This augmented reality aviation app uses your device's camera to overlay live video with markers for nearby airports, aiding navigation in poor weather or at night. It provides comprehensive airport and weather information, flight planning tools, and integrates with other versions of the app.

Augmented reality airport overlaysLive video with position markers2D top-down airport view
🗺️ Navigation
(79)
free
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SimFly Pad
SimFly Pad
SimFly Pad
Checklist & record for sim fly
Free

Enhance your flight simulation experience with interactive checklists, in-game camera recording, and direct cockpit control. Manage flight records and sync media to the cloud for permanent storage.

Interactive flight checklistsIn-game virtual cameraCockpit instrument control
🔧 Utilities
(15)
free with in-app purchases
18
C182 Performance
C182 Performance
C182 Performance
For Cessna 182 and 210
Free

This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 182 and some Cessna 210 models. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, and emergency procedures, along with an interactive hold calculator and risk analysis tool. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are available across devices.

Flight performance calculationsTakeoff and landing dataClimb and cruise performance
🔧 Utilities
(9)
ad-supported
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WingX®
WingX®
WingX®
Aviation Moving Map & Weather
Free

This aviation app provides a GPS-enabled moving map with VFR and IFR charts, weather overlays, and advanced navigation features. It offers subscription options for enhanced functionality, including instrument approach procedures and routing.

GPS-enabled moving mapVFR and IFR chartsAnimated weather overlays
🗺️ Navigation
(181)
freemium
20
Hangar - Social Flight Tracker
Hangar - Social Flight Tracker
Hangar - Social Flight Tracker
Pilots' Lounge in Your Pocket
Free

This app is a flight tracking and social platform for pilots. It automatically logs flights, allows sharing of journeys, and helps discover new airports with detailed information. Relive flights with 3D replays and manage your pilot profile.

Automatic flight loggingManual flight logging with ADS-B dataFlight sharing and 3D replays
🔧 Utilities
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases