CheckMate – TowCards Checkmate+ Standard Size Comprehensive Pilot Checklist (Modernized and Updated)

It’s one of the simplest and most expensive mistakes on the ramp: towing an aircraft with the parking brake still engaged. This single oversight can lead to flat-spotted tires, stressed landing gear, or damaged brake systems. The Checkmate+ TowCard is the definitive solution, a simple, high-visibility communication tool designed to prevent this costly error before it happens.

Clear Communication for Ground Crews

The Checkmate+ TowCard is not a flight checklist; it’s an essential ground safety tool. Its clear, dual-sided design eliminates ambiguity between the pilot and line crew, ensuring everyone knows the aircraft’s status at a glance.

• Side 1: BRAKES ON / DO NOT TOW
  This high-contrast red side clearly signals that the parking brake is set and the aircraft must not be moved. Simply place it in the window before you leave the cockpit.
• Side 2: BRAKES OFF / OK TO TOW
  Flip to this clear green side after releasing the brakes to give an unmistakable all-clear for ground handling.

Using this card as part of your shutdown routine provides immediate peace of mind and protects your investment from accidental damage.

The Checkmate+ Standard of Quality

Built to live in a demanding cockpit environment, the TowCard is made from the same rugged, UV-resistant material as the entire Checkmate+ checklist line, ensuring it won’t fade or warp in the sun. The modernized, easy-to-read font is visible from a distance, and the standard 6.5″ x 9″ size is large enough to be noticed by any line crew member. It’s a small investment for any aircraft owner, FBO, or flight school to ensure a universal standard of safety on the ramp.

Protect your aircraft from preventable damage. Make the Checkmate+ TowCard a permanent part of your ground operations.