![]() ![]() We wanted to include one more essential acronym-SAFETY. THE 5 Ts – The pilot who suggested this acronym admitted he never thought much of it as a student, but as a CFII, he can’t remind students enough. Pilots must also be tuned in and engaged. Air Wisconsin makes it a point to teach pilots how to communicate with each other in the cockpit, disagree and have a productive conversation, and properly communicate with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower during training. R – Radio/Navigation Appropriate For Flightĭ – Directional Gyro Photo by Chris Leipelt on UnsplashĬommunication is essential when on the ground and especially when in the air. GRABCARD – You’ll remember the minimum equipment required under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) using this acronym. K – Known Air Traffic Control (ATC) DelaysĪTOMATOFLAMES – This checklist covers the equipment required for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during the day.įLAPS – Verify your equipment required for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during the night. N – NOTAMs (A NOTAM is a notice with essential information about flight operations.) NWKRAFT – Prepare for each flight by having all of the relevant information. Sometimes instructors teach AROW, without Radio Station License.ĪVIATES – Always verify the airworthiness of an aircraft, and make sure all required maintenance is completed and up-to-date. These are just a few that you’ll repeat all the time.ĪRROW – Make sure you have all required documents. These acronyms are most commonly associated with pilots, but IMSAFE is helpful for any safety-sensitive position. Before boarding any aircraft to fly, do a self-assessment and make sure you’re in the right headspace. ![]() Photo by Avel Chuklanov on UnsplashĪviation is one of the most regulated industries in the world, so it’s no surprise you’ll learn acronyms that revolve around safety, starting with you. Depending on your instructors or where you did your research, you may notice some differences on this list. ![]() *Some acronyms have multiple popular interpretations for some letters, but the intent is the same. You’ll undoubtedly notice some important ones missing because there are so many, but consider this a place to start. We polled our community of fans on Instagram to identify what they consider the essential acronyms in aviation, and many pilots responded. Natural curiosity will guide you ask when you hear one you don’t know. If you’re just starting in the industry, be forewarned, and don’t be overwhelmed. If anything is true in aviation, it’s that you’ll be continuously learning acronyms throughout your career. ![]()
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