Aviation

ATOMATOFLAMES Part 91.205 regulation specifies the required equipment for an aircraft to be legal. ATOMATOFLAMES is the acronym that can be used to remember VFR required equipment for day flight. A - Airspeed indicator T - Tachometer for each engine O - Oil pressure for each engine M - Magnetic compass A - Altimeter T - Temperature gauge for each liquid-cooled engine O - Oil temperature gauge for each air-cooled engine F - Fuel gauges L - Landing gear position indicator, if the aircraft has retractable gear A - Anti-collision light, red or white M - Manifold pressure gauge for each altitude engine E - ELT (emergency locator transmitter, if required by FAR Part 91.207) S - Safety gear, including seat belts and shoulder harness plus floatation gear if the flight is operated beyond glide distance from shore ...