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.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

S – Static System and Altimeter Check Pilots flying under IFR need their static system and altimeter inspected every 24 months. These instruments provide critical altitude data during flight. How AVIATES Supports Safe Flying From day-to-day flight operations to preparing for international flights, you’ll lean on AVIATES.

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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.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

A: ALTIMETER/PILOT STATIC INSPECTION (FAR 91.411) If flying under IFR, an aircraft’s static system, altimeter and automatic Mode C altitude-reporting system must be inspected within the preceding 24 calendar months. The “100 hour inspection” is very similar to the annual inspection of the airframe, powerplant, and propeller.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. As the flying environment grows more complex such as under instrument flight rules (IFR) additional instrumentation becomes critical.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

Essentially, IFR certification enables pilots to safely operate their aircraft in conditions where flying under VFR (Visual Flight Rules) would be impossible. At Leopard Aviation, we understand how vital this certification is, not only for the safety of flights but also for providing operational flexibility.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

They try to make the underlying airspace easily navigable by visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft. You don’t want an incorrect altimeter setting to cause an airspace incursion. Consider getting flight following to improve your situational awareness. This puts them at risk of descending through the airspace floor.

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