Pilot Acronyms Flashcards
Learn acronyms to help flying a plane
A.R.R.O.W
Airworthiness certification Radio station License Registration O - Pilots Operation Handbook Weights and Balance
3 152
VFR flight rules for E and G day time airspace. 3 SM 1000' above clouds 500 Below clouds 2 SM Side of Clouds
I.M S.A.F.E
Illness Medication Stress Alcohol/drugs Fatigue Eating
A. T.O.M.A.T.O.
F.L.A.M.E.S
Instruments Required for VFR Altimeter Tachometer Oil pressure gage Manifold Pressure Gage Airspeed Temperature gage Oil Temperature gage Fuel gage Landing Gear position Light Anti collision lights Magnetic Compass E.L.T. Emergency Locator Transmitter Safety Belts
SAFETY (Passenger Briefing)
SAFETY (Passenger Briefing) S - Seat Belts A - Air Ventilation F - Fire Extinguisher E - Emergency Procedure T - Traffic Y - "Your Questions"
NW KRAFT (Pre-Flight)
NW KRAFT (Pre-Flight)
N - NOTAMSs W - Weather K - Known ATC Delays R - Runway Lengths A - Alternate F - Fuel T - Takeoff and Landing Distances
FLAPS (Equipment for VFR night)
FLAPS (Equipment for VFR night)
F – fuses (one complete spare set)
L – landing light (only if you are flying for hire)
A – anti collision lights*
P – position lights
S – source of electricity (alternator, generator)
Compass errors (2 optional acronyms)
OSUN
ANDS
Compass errors (2 optional acronyms)
OSUN - Overshoot South - Undershoot North
ANDS - Accelerate North Decelerate South
(Anticipate North Delay South)
Use latitude plus 1/2 the bank angle to roll out on North/South heading
GUMPS - Pre landing or level off cruise checklist
GUMPS - Pre landing or level off cruise checklist
Gas (tank selection handle or fuel boosts etc)
Undercarriage (landing gear and flaps)
Mixture (full rich)
Propeller (high rpm)
Speed check
IPAD - Initial call to ATC
IPAD - Initial call to ATC Identification Position Altitude Destination or intentions
4 C - Procedure for lost VFR pilot
also land at nearest airport when spotted when unable to communicate
4 C - Procedure for lost VFR pilot (also land at nearest airport when spotted when unable to communicate)
Climb (weather permitting)
Conserve (maximum endurance)
Confess (ask for help)
Comply (follow ATC instructions)
AVIATES (required maintenance )
AVIATES (required maintenance ) A - AD’s V - VOR I - Inspections* annual and/or 100hr A - Altimeter T - Transponder E - ELT S - Static System
CRAFT - format for copying an ATC clearance
CRAFT - format for copying an ATC clearance Cleared to Route Altitude Frequency (departure control) Transponder (squawk code)
Order of importance
Aviate/Navigate/Communicate - order of importance
Required equipment for IFR flight
2 optional acronyms
Required equipment for IFR flight (2 optional acronyms)
C DART GAS - Equipment required for IFR flight
Clock with second
Directional gyro
Attitude indicator
Rate of turn indicator
Two-way nav/com radio
Generator of adequate capacity (or alternator)
Altimeter adjustable for pressure
Slip/skid indicator
