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What Does A-TOMATO-FLAMES Mean?

Pilot Institute

Each letter stands for an important item to make sure your aircraft follows the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 91.205. It’s broken down into three main sections: 91.205(b) – VFR Day : Covers A-TOMATO-FLAMES, which lists the equipment you need for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) day flights.

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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

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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. These include changes made to instrument approaches, STARs, SIDs, and IFR airways.

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