Instruments Acronyms

Question 1

Six T’s

Answer 1

• Time - Note the time
• Turn - Turn to intercept course or HDG
• Time - Begin timing
• Transition - Decelerate, descend, or complete landing checklist as required
• Twist - Set desired cose in CDI/HSI and/or confirm GPS mode
• Talk - Make voice report as required

Used at nav checkpoints, IAFs, and FAFs

Question 2

PASTTGas & Gauges

Answer 2

• Power
• Attitude
• Searchlight
• Turn
• Talk
• Gas
• Gauges

Used when executing a missed approach

Question 3

WAR

Answer 3

• Weather
• Altimeter
• Runway in use

Necessary info when getting ATIS for an approach

Question 4

STINTS

Answer 4

• Select - Select NAV1 or NAV2 depending on approach
• Tune - Tune the NAVAID frequency
• Identify - Indentify the morse code frequency
• Needles - Ensure in VOR or ADF mode
• Twist - Select the proper course in the HSI/CDI
• Select - Ensure that the proper NAV source is selected

Used for cockpit set-up for an approach, switching NAVAIDs, and departing from an airfield

Question 5

WRNTB

We Really Need To Brief

Answer 5

• Weather - Get ATIS
• Request - Request approach from ATC
• NAVAIDs - Tune and indentify NAVAIDs for the approach
• Timing - Compute the groundspeed using current winds
• Brief - Give approach brief to the crew

Used when preparing to execute an approach

Question 6

Maneuver Complete Report

Answer 6

• Report “Maneuver Complete”
• Check gauges
• Check caution panel
• Check fuel quantity
• Note the time

“Maneuver complete, all my gauges are green, caution panel clean, 45 gallons, and the time is 1330.”