General Aviation

Many general aviation pilots intend to use a checklist on every flight, but real cockpit pressure often turns it into a forgotten formality. Otto, pilot founder of EZ Copilot, explains the most common aviation checklist mistakes, what a well designed aircraft checklist looks like, and how to tune your own system so it truly helps when things get busy.

Choosing a pilot checklist isn’t about what looks “official”—it’s about what you can actually use in real cockpit conditions. Otto explains how to evaluate aviation checklists for POH alignment, readability, cockpit flow, and quick access, so your checklist reduces workload instead of adding friction.

Pilots rely on aviation checklists to manage workload and avoid small but serious mistakes. This article explains the real strengths of paper and digital pilot checklists, how to judge any aircraft checklist you pick up, and how EZ Copilot cards can support a simple reliable system in your cockpit.

A pilot-designed, POH-based checklist can quietly reduce cockpit friction, improve consistency, and make every phase of flight smoother. Here’s how EZ Copilot builds durable, laminated pilot checklists for Cessna, Piper, and other GA aircraft that actually work in real cockpits.