Aviation mnemonic memory aids

[VirtualGAaviator]

What are some of the mnemonics you use?

Below is a list of some of the ones I use

• CIGAR - Controls, Instruments, Gas, Atitude and Runup (Mainly used in the C172)
• SLIM - Switches, Lean Ignition, Master (Mainly used in the C172)
• WARN - Weather, Approach brief, Radios, Navigation (pre-decent nmemonic memory aid)
• FLT - Flaps Lights, Transponder and/or Trim (after landing) pronounced 'flight'

I've seen some cool ones on various sites. Would love to know your favorites.

[VirtualGAaviator]

I was doing some touch and goes in a single engine piston plane and it dawned on me that I didn't include one of my favorite aids in the list.  Forgetting to turn on my landing lights reminded me of this one: GUMPS, or GLUMPS - which I prefer.

• GUMPS - Gas, Under-carriage, Mixture, Props, Seatbelt
• GLUMPS - Gas, Lighs, Under-carriage, Mixture, Props, Seatbelt

I had to mozy right on over here to include these.

[VirtualGAaviator]

Although I don't use all of these, here are some more. Perhaps, you'll find some useful:

• I’M SAFE – Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion [preflight]
• CHAPS – Clear (clearing turns), Heading, Altitude, Position (where are you?), Set power [before maneuvering]
• A TOMATO FLAMES – Altimeter, Tachometer, Oil pressure, Magnetic compass, Airspeed,  Temperature (water), Oil temperature, Fuel gauge, Landing gear position, Anticollision lights (strobes), Manifold pressure, ELT, Safety belts. [preflight]
• FLAPS – Fuses, Landing lights, Anticollision lights (strobes), Position lights (nav lights), Source of electricity (battery, alternator, volts, amps) [preflight]
• 5 C’s – Cram (full power), Climb, Clean (configure), Cool (temperatures), Call (communicate) [go around]

As I discover more I'll add them. Hope y'all find this thread useful.

 

Edited August 8, 2023 by VirtualGAaviator
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