PVT Pilot Acronyms

What does the acronym NWKRAFT stand for in relation to Daily Pre-flight Duties (Part 91.103)?

Notams ,Weather, Known atc delays, Runway lengths available, Alternate course of action if planned flight canot be completed ,Fuel required, Takeoff and landing distances

What does the acronym ATOMATOFLAMES stand for in relation to VFR Day Equipment (Part 91.205(b))?

Airspeed Indicator, Tachometer, Oil Pressure Gauge, Manifold Pressure Gauge, Altimeter, Temperature Gauge, Oil Temperature Gauge, Fuel Quantity Gauge, Landing Gear Position, Anti-Collision Lights, Magnetic Direction Indicator, Emergency Radio, Seat Belts

What does the acronym FLAPS stand for in relation to VFR Night Equipment (Part 91.205(c))?

Fuses, Landing light, Anti-collision lights, Position lights, Source of Power

What does the acronym SPARROW stand for in relation to Required Documents on Aircraft?

Supplements, Placards, Airworthiness Certificate, Radio Operators License, Registration, Operating Limitations, Weight & Balance Data

What does the acronym GAAVIATE stand for in relation to Required Inspections?

GPS NAV Database, Annual, Airworthiness Directives, VOR inspection, 100hr inspection, Altimeter/Pitot Static, Transponder, Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

What does the acronym DECIDE stand for in relation to Aeronautical Decision Making?

Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate

What does the acronym IMSAFE stand for in relation to Pilot Fitness for Flight?

Ilness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotions

What does the acronym PAVE stand for in relation to the 3P Model of Decision Making?

Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External Pressures

What does the acronym RAIIM stand for in relation to Hazardous Attitudes?

Resignation, Anti-Authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Macho

What does the acronym PSCRIPT stand for in relation to PPL Limitations Exceptions?

Pro Rata Share, Sales, Charity, Rescue, Incidental to Business, Production, Towing Gliders

What does the acronym LHAND stand for in relation to the Cessna Engine?

Lycoming, Horizontally Opposed, Air Cooled, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Drive

What does the acronym MCPRAWN stand for in relation to Special Use Airspace?

Military Operating Area, Controlled Firing Area, Prohibited Area, Restricted Area, Alert Area, Warning Area, National Security Area

What does the acronym 5 Cs stand for in relation to Lost Procedures?

Circle, Climb, Conserve, Confess, Comply

What does the acronym CFIT C.O.P. 25 50 stand for in relation to NTSB 830.5 Immediate Notification?

Collision in-flight, Flight control system malfunction, In-flight fire, Turbine Engine Failure, Crew member incapacitation, Overdue aircraft, Propeller separation, Damage to property > $25k, 50% loss of cockpit display

What does the acronym K9SA stand for in relation to Inoperative Equipment (Part 91.213(d))?

Kinds of Operations Equipment List, 91.205, Aircraft Equipment List, Safety of flight assessment