Mnemonics - Aviation

Aviation

Most of these were sent to me by Richard Lawrence, with additional comments by my brother, Lawrence. Richard says:
Note: The following items are given as aids in memorizing certain information. In no case are they intended to replace the operating manual supplied by the manufacturer of the aircraft.

ARROWE

Documentation required on aircraft:
Air worthyness certificate
Radio license
Registration
Owners Manual
Weight and balance
Equipment list

East is Least, West is Best

Compass variation - subtract easterly variation, add westerly variation.

Neodd and Sweven

Altitude for direction of flight. Lawrence says, "Correct altitude for direction of flight is given by the two scandinavians Neodd and Sweven: N and E, odd altitudes, South and West, even altitudes. This works up to FL290 (29,000') where the separation increases to 2000', so FL310 is westbound, FL330 east,... etc."

ANDS

Compass changes: Acceleration causes the needle to swing northerly, deceleration southerly.

High to Low, look out below. Low to high, clear blue sky.

Changing weather conditions: If the temperature or barimetric pressure drops you will be lower than the instruments indicate, if you do not correct the change.

Climb, Communicate, Comply

In-flight emergencies, what to do.

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate

In-flight emergencies, from Lawrence. He says: "Fly the plane first, then figure out where you need to be going, and only then talk. At USAFA we changed it to Cooperate, Graduate, Aviate..."

GUMPPSS

Before landing checklist: Gas, Undercarriage, Mixture, Prop, Pump (boost pump for low wing), Switches, Seat belts and harnesses.

True Virgins Make Dull Company

Computing true course: True heading minus Variation plus or minus Magnetic variation plus or minus Deviation equals Course.

CAVU

Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited.
Everything is CAVU or AOK. Thanks to thecrewlounge@netzero.net for this one!

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