Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Pilots use the A-TOMATO-FLAMES acronym to remember all the necessary equipment for flying under VFR rules. Each letter stands for an important item to make sure your aircraft follows the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 91.205. 91.205(c) – VFR Night : Adds the FLAPS items needed for VFR night flights.

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Visual Flight Rules Altimeter Pilot in Command Instrument Flight Rules 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

What Is the AVIATES Acronym? AVIATES or AV1ATES is a memory aid. Each letter in AVIATES represents a specific maintenance check or inspection that Federal aviation regulations require in order to keep an aircraft airworthy. These instruments provide critical altitude data during flight.

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Annual Inspection VOR Federal Aviation Regulations Altimeter 52

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

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NOTAMs UTC Runway Federal Aviation Regulations 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Acronyms for Regulatory Compliance The following terms are important in making sure that drone pilots comply with all relevant FAA regulations. 14CFR Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations 14CFR is part of the Federal Regulations that pertain to Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).

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Pilot Weather Air Traffic Control NOTAMs 52