Acronyms Flashcards
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ADM
A
A systematic approach to the mental processes used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.
2
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PPP
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Perceive
Process
Perform
3
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DECIDE
A
Detect Estimate Choose Identify Do Evaluate
4
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M A I R I
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Macho Anti-authority Invulnerability Resignation Impulsivity
5
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F A D W A R
A
Fuel Alternates Delays Weather Aircraft Performance Runway Lengths
6
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C A M A F O O T S
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Compass Altimeter Manifold Pressure Airspeed Indicator Fuel Gauge Oil Pressure Gauge Oil Temp Gauge Tachometer (engine) Seatbelts
7
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C R O C W A G
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For R22: Cylinder Head Temp Rotor RPM OAT - outside air temp Carb temp Warning (Low RPM) Alternator Governor
8
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MMEL
A
Master Minimum Equipment List -FAA
9
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MEL
A
Minimum Equipment List - In POH to determine what you can and can’t fly with.
10
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F
S
D
O
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Flight Standard District Office (in Honolulu)
11
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Frequencies: Kona Tower Big Island Traffic ATIS Emergency EFAS (enroute flight advisory service)
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Kona 120.3 Big Island Traffic 127.05 ATIS 127.4 Emergency 121.5 EFAS 122
12
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Squawk Codes
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Hijacking 7500
Radio Failure 7600
Emergency 7700
13
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P A L I S
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Position Anti-collision Landing Instrument Source of Power
14
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Weather Briefing
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Standard - flying in next 6 hours
Outlook - later than 6 hours
Abbreviated - just before flight
15
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Atmospheric Layers
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Exosphere Mesosphere Thermosphere Stratosphere Troposphere
