CHECKRIDE PAL

FLIGHT EVALUATION TOOL

The military-grade helicopter checkride grading tool built for Army flight instructors.

iOS 17+ iPad Apple Watch iCloud Sync
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FEATURES

Everything you need for flight evaluations, in one app.

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Checkride Cards

Dual-student grading with real-time weighted scoring across 5 iterations. Radial grade picker for fast input, grade privacy toggle for live evaluations, and IP modifiers all in one view.

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Live METAR Weather

Real-time METAR observations and TAF forecasts for any airport. Flight category badges, decoded weather fields, and a 6-hour color-coded outlook bar at a glance.

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Quick Stats

Performance analytics at a glance. Total cards, average scores, pass rates, grade distributions, score by stage, and UNSAT tracking.

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Solo Requirements

Track all 12 Army solo endorsement requirements per student with progress bars, completion badges, and real-time Apple Watch sync.

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FTG Reference

Built-in UH-72 Common Core FTG with 64 tasks. Browse conditions and standards for any task directly from the dashboard or while grading a checkride.

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Task Manager

Customizable task library with stage folders (P1, P2, BI, AI + custom). Create custom folders, set weight categories, and import/export via CSV.

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Grade Modifiers

BQ debrief tags organized by category — Mental, Physical, Emotional, and Custom. Radial modifier picker for rapid multi-select tagging per iteration.

Apple Watch

Solo requirements tracker on your wrist with watch face complications. Progress rings, gauges, and inline status — syncs with iPhone in real time.

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CloudKit Sync

Seamless iPhone and iPad synchronization via iCloud. Your data follows you across all your Apple devices automatically.

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PDF & CSV Export

Generate professional debrief reports as PDFs with METAR weather data. Export and import your task library as CSV files for backup or sharing.

HOW IT WORKS

Three simple steps to streamline your checkride evaluations.

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SET UP YOUR TASKS

Configure your task library with stage folders, weight categories, and grade modifiers. Use built-in Army templates or create your own.

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GRADE THE CHECKRIDE

Create a checkride card, add maneuvers, and grade across up to 5 iterations. Real-time weighted scoring calculates overall performance instantly.

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EXPORT & DEBRIEF

Generate a professional PDF debrief report with all grades, modifiers, and notes. Share it instantly or keep it for your records.

SEE IT IN ACTION

A military-themed interface designed for speed and clarity in the field.

Checkride Pal Dashboard

DASHBOARD

Checkride Card Grading

CHECKRIDE CARD

Solo Requirements Tracker

SOLO TRACKER

Quick Stats Analytics

QUICK STATS

Apple Watch Solo Tracker

WATCH — SOLO TRACKER

Apple Watch Complications

WATCH — COMPLICATIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Checkride Pal runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later, plus an Apple Watch companion app for solo requirements tracking. Your data syncs across all devices via iCloud.

All your checkride cards, task library, grade modifiers, and weight categories sync automatically via CloudKit. Just sign into iCloud on your devices and your data stays up to date.

Yes! The app comes with built-in Army stage templates (P1, P2, BI, AI), and you can create custom folders, add your own tasks, rename folder labels, and set weight categories. You can also import/export your task library as CSV files.

Your data is stored on-device and synced through your personal iCloud account. We do not have access to your evaluation data. No third-party analytics or tracking is used.

The app uses the standard Army letter grade system: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), and N/Unsatisfactory (69 and below). Grade weights are fully configurable per card, and weight categories let you adjust scoring multipliers globally.

For support, bug reports, or feature requests, email us at support@checkridepal.com. We typically respond within 24 hours.

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READY TO STREAMLINE YOUR CHECKRIDES?

Download Checkride Pal and start grading smarter today.

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