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]]> By: Matt R https://fly8ma.com/atomatoflames-required-aircraft-equipment-91-205/#comment-181 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:34:41 +0000 https://fly8ma.com/?p=2372#comment-181 FLOW & FUNCTION METHOD –
I’ve grown to prefer a different technique with an emphasis on flow, function, and logic rather than rote memorization. Many tend to retain and apply info when presented in a purposeful manner than from acronyms which appear disassociated from the concept being taught. Not always, acronyms are sometimes helpful, but these can often make the brain-path (neural path) to the info even longer for the student. Instead, a logical and practiced flow can be easier for the brain than list of letters. ATOMATOFLAMES requires us to first recalling the acronym, then recall each of the words associated with each of the letters (of which some are duplicative) and with little to no regard for purpose and application.

I began to find the following simple phrase or flow to helpful: “Start Engines, Go Fly, Don’t Die, then Land.”

A pilot “well trained” in application and flow of these elementary tasks will have little to no problem in also recalling the itemized list contained in 91.205. The flow/phrase is broke-down below:
START ENGINES (Check your Power & Fluids… in typical order of use)
• TACH
• MAP
• Pressure (oil)
• Temps (oil, coolant)
• Quantities (fuels)
GO FLY (The Holy Trinity of Navigation)
• Mag Heading
• Altitude
• Airspeed
DON’T DIE (…in typical order of use)
• Anti-Collision
• Seat Belts
• ELT
LAND (Check for “3 Green”)
• Gear Pos. Indicator

This mnemonic is longer on paper than the “burning vegetable” acronym. However, it has advantages that I prefer. These include:
• Logical and natural sequence (easy to recall).
• Emphasis and anchoring in process and function over rote memorization.
• Grouping by category (i.e. Engine, Flight/Nav, Safety).
• The “Engine” subject contains the standard start sequence used by most pilots.
• The “Flight/Nav” subject contains the 3 minimum concepts for both basic air-work and navigation.
• Its also an itemized flow pattern in the cockpit that generally travels from right-to-left-and-down.

We should not assume that shorter is always easier or more effective when attempting to retain information. Often a different approach (seemingly longer at first) can create a more effective result. Good luck and thanks for doing what you do!!

Matt R.
CFII/MEI

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