Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Each letter stands for an important item to make sure your aircraft follows the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 91.205. Think about situations where equipment, like a fuel gauge or altimeter, stops working. Knowing and using A-TOMATO-FLAMES makes sure these problems don’t become hazards in the future.

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Visual Flight Rules Altimeter Pilot in Command Instrument Flight Rules 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

As a pilot or aircraft owner, keeping your airplane airworthy is one of the most important things you can do. That’s where the AVIATES acronym comes in handy. What Is the AVIATES Acronym? AVIATES or AV1ATES is a memory aid. It’s basically like giving your airplane a yearly check-up. Why Is AVIATES Important?

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

is one of the simplest and best known federal aviation regulations, and it clearly defines the most essential job as a pilot: to be the boss for the entire flight. In the cockpit of a modern GA airplane, there is probably only one person to do all of these jobsyou!

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

Checking NOTAMs before flight is required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR 91.103). The Purpose of NOTAMs A Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM) is a bulletin issued by a country’s aviation authority. High-pressure conditions decrease altimeter accuracy, affecting terrain clearance and aircraft spacing.

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NOTAMs UTC Runway Federal Aviation Regulations 52