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What Does A-TOMATO-FLAMES Mean?

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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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AVIATES Acronym Explained

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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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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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