Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Pilot in Command is responsible for ensuring all equipment is functional before every flight. Knowing required equipment could prevent emergencies and ensure safer flights. Pilots use the A-TOMATO-FLAMES acronym to remember all the necessary equipment for flying under VFR rules. What Is A-TOMATO-FLAMES?

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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. That’s where the AVIATES acronym comes in handy. What Is the AVIATES Acronym? AVIATES or AV1ATES is a memory aid. Not always.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. But it is valuable to learn these terms for the sake of safety, compliance, and communication in the aviation world. If youre just starting off with drone flight, then this is the list for you.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

Key Takeaways NOTAMs update pilots about changes in airspace, airports, and equipment that affect aircraft operations. Checking NOTAMs before flight is required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR 91.103). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues NOTAMs in the United States.

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