Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When your flight instructor brings up “A-TOMATO-FLAMES,” you might wonder if they’re speaking in code. But the truth is that this acronym serves as a handy tool to help you remember the mandatory equipment for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights, as outlined in FAR 91.205. What Is A-TOMATO-FLAMES?

Visual Flight Rules 97

Visual Flight Rules Altimeter Pilot in Command Instrument Flight Rules 97

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. But remembering every inspection and maintenance rule can be tough. S – Static System and Altimeter Check Pilots flying under IFR need their static system and altimeter inspected every 24 months.

Annual Inspection 52

Annual Inspection VOR Federal Aviation Regulations Altimeter 52

WayMan

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In aviation, safety is paramount, and compliance with regulations ensures that every flight is prepared for success. One of the most crucial tools for pilots operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) is the A-TOMATO-FLAMES checklist. Here’s the breakdown: A : Altimeter Provides crucial altitude readings.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Visual Flight Rules Federal Aviation Regulations Tarmac 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) certification is crucial for aircraft that need to fly in low visibility or adverse weather conditions. It allows pilots to navigate using instruments instead of relying on visual cues, ensuring safer flights in challenging environments. This is where IFR certification comes into play.

Instrument Flight Rules 52

Instrument Flight Rules Visual Flight Rules Weather Pilot 52

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

It’s the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to confirm that the inspections have been performed and the aircraft airworthy before conducting a flight. There are several ways the VOR can be tested for accuracy of operation, and the results can be performed and logged in an aircraft log by the pilot.

Annual Inspection 64

Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 64

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. The PIC holds a recreational pilot certificate and meets the requirements of 14 CFR § 61.101.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

AeroSavvy

JANUARY 16, 2024

” Always good for a laugh to break up the boredom on a long flight. By number, pilots and dispatchers are the primary consumers of METARs. The weather observations in METARs provide pilots with the information to determine what takeoff or landing procedures should be used. Who uses METARs?

Weather 52

Weather Ceiling Knot Visual Flight Rules 52