A Tomato Flames & Flaps – 4/4/2012

Well, today I filed the paperwork for FAA Oral Exam and Checkride. I've also schedule my checkride which will take place on 4/18/2012 at 1PM. I was hoping for the 12-15 of next week, but it was recommended that I give more time for more studying and test prep. I agree though, I rather take my time and pass the exam than rush into it and blow it. I have to do a flight plan from KRHP (Andrews-Murphy, NC) to Birmingham, AL. Also have to do a weight and balance problem.

So, what's next? I have a flight schedule for 4/6 – it's going to a solo flight in the practice area to go over maneuvers. On 4/7, I have a ground lesson with our ground instructor. This will be a mock-oral test. On 4/8, I'm going up with the instructor to do more maneuvers. On 4/10, I'm going to do a solo cross-country to KRHP, and do maneuvers in that area so I can get use to it.

While at the flight school, I got a picture of Tyler Perry's private jet: 378MB.

What is “A Tomato Flames & Flaps”?

It's an acronym and it means:

A - Altimeter

T - Tachometer

O – Oil Pressure Gauge
M – Magnetic Compass

A – Airspeed Indicator

T – Temperature Gauge

O – Oil Temperature

F – Fuel Gauge

L – Landing Gear Position Indication
A – Anti-Collision Lights

M – Manifold Pressure Gauge

E - ELT

S - Seat Belts

& - &

F - Fuses

L – Landing Lights
A – Anti-Collision Lights

P – Position Lights

S – Source of Power

A Tomato Flames are the required items you need on an airplane for VFR Day flight, and Flaps are the required items you need on an airplane for VFR Night flight.