Acronyms Flashcards

1
Q

S.A.F.E.T.Y.

A

S - Seat Belts/Harness: operation and adjustment
A - Air Vents: location and operation
F - Fire Extinguisher & Food: location and operation, no smoking, food, or drinks
E - Emergency Exit & Survival Kit: location and operation, evacuation plan
T - Talking: sterile cockpit rules and use of electronic devices
Y - Your Questions?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

C.F.L.A.P.S.

Stabilized approach

A

C - Checklists complete
F - Flight path correct (on centerline)
L - Landing configuration correct
A - Airspeed proper (final approach speed +/- 5 KIAS)
P - Power setting appropriate
S - Sink rate normal (on a consistent glidepath)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

B.G.M.

A

B - Boost pump OFF
G - Gas on fullest tank
M - Mixture set for smooth operation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

A.T.O.M.A.T.O.F.L.A.M.E.S.

A
A - Airspeed indicator
T - Tachometer (for each engine)
O - Oil pressure gauge (each engine)
M - Manifold pressure gauge (for each engine) 
A - Altimeter
T - Temperature gauge (each engine)
O - Oil temperature gauge (each engine)
F - Fuel gauge
L - landing gear position indicator
A - Anti-collision lights (aircraft certified after Mar. 11, 1996)
M - Magnetic compass
E - ELT
S - Safety belts

(VFR Day Instrument Requirements)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

F.L.A.P.S.

A
F - Fuses (one spare set)
L - Landing light (only if for hire)
A - Anti-collision lights
P - Position lights
S - Source of electricity (alternator, generator)

(VFR Night Requirements, in addition to A.T.O.M.A.T.O.F.L.A.M.E.S.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly