Acronyms Flashcards
S.A.F.E.T.Y.
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?
C.F.L.A.P.S.
Stabilized approach
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)
B.G.M.
B - Boost pump OFF
G - Gas on fullest tank
M - Mixture set for smooth operation
A.T.O.M.A.T.O.F.L.A.M.E.S.
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)
F.L.A.P.S.
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.)