VirtualAviator Posted July 16, 2023 Report Posted July 16, 2023 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. Quote
VirtualAviator Posted July 23, 2023 Author Report Posted July 23, 2023 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. Quote
VirtualAviator Posted August 8, 2023 Author Report Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) 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 formatting - bold elements for easier reference Quote
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