Maclyn Stringer

Tag: Mental recall

  • ATOMATO FLAMES Mayhem

    In aviation, students learn a great deal of information through mnemonics. One of the mnemonics is ATOMATO FLAMES.

    • Airspeed indicator
    • Tachometer
    • Oil Pressure Gauge
    • Manigold Pressure Gauge
    • Altimeter
    • Temperature Gauge
    • Oil Temperature gauge
    • Fuel Gauge
    • Landing Gear Position Indicator
    • Anti-collision Lights
    • Magnetic Compass
    • ELT
    • Safety belts

    Here is a quick story to help aspiring instrument students remember the required equipment for VFR flight. FAR 91.205(b)

    ATOMATO FLAMES Aviation VFR required daytime equipment per FAR 91.205(b)

  • GRABCARD Mayhem

    In aviation, students learn a great deal of information through mnemonics. One of the mnemonics is GRABCARD.

    • Generator/alternator
    • Radio
    • Altimeter
    • Ball, slip and skid
    • Clock
    • Attitude indicator
    • Rate-of-turn indicator
    • Directional gyro

    Here is a quick story to help aspiring instrument students remember the required equipment for IFR flight. FAR 91.205(d)

    Required IFR Equipment (GRABCARD) per 91.205(d):