Approach Acronym's

MidlifeFlyer said:
Go along the briefing strip - what part of an approach briefing that feel you need isn't covered or prompted (which is all even the best mnemonic will ever do and most of them suck) by the briefing strip?
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Well, like the other day I forgot to switch from GPS to LOC mode. Or my instructor will always want me to go over things I might have to do if flying into a non-towered field (like activate rwy lights at night). I'm doing better and better everytime we fly. I've got my checkride coming up after I finish my stage check and I know I'm going to be more likely to make a mistake when I'm nervous. I just wanted a fool proof way to make sure I've got everything covered. I guess some of these things (like marker lights and id'ing the loc) won't bust me if I forget. So I'll just have to make sure I've got everthing the briefing covers done, and not bust any altitudes! Wish me luck.
 
troopernflight said:
Well, like the other day I forgot to switch from GPS to LOC mode. Or my instructor will always want me to go over things I might have to do if flying into a non-towered field (like activate rwy lights at night). I'm doing better and better everytime we fly. I've got my checkride coming up after I finish my stage check and I know I'm going to be more likely to make a mistake when I'm nervous. I just wanted a fool proof way to make sure I've got everything covered. I guess some of these things (like marker lights and id'ing the loc) won't bust me if I forget. So I'll just have to make sure I've got everthing the briefing covers done, and not bust any altitudes! Wish me luck.
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That's on the checklist I posted above. Its small enough to fit on a kneeboard or fit behind the approach plate.
 
ADRWHOS- Atis, Descent Check, Review Approach, Weather, Holding, Obtain Clearance, Speed
6Ts- Time, Turn, Throttle, Twist, Track, Talk
DLIDS- DME Hold, Localizer, Inbound Course, Display, Speed
LDRODS- Load Approach, Direct to IAF/FAF, Check RAIM, OBS- As Required, Display, Speed
In between approaches NORMS- Navaids/Needles, Ops check, Review next approach, Missed Approach, Speed
 
ian said:
ADRWHOS- Atis, Descent Check, Review Approach, Weather, Holding, Obtain Clearance, Speed
6Ts- Time, Turn, Throttle, Twist, Track, Talk
DLIDS- DME Hold, Localizer, Inbound Course, Display, Speed
LDRODS- Load Approach, Direct to IAF/FAF, Check RAIM, OBS- As Required, Display, Speed
In between approaches NORMS- Navaids/Needles, Ops check, Review next approach, Missed Approach, Speed
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Ian, the weather sucks.... Go study! The DLIDS check will be great for your I4290... but get ready to get rid of it. The T-6 is about the only airplane in the world with "DME hold".

Most other airframes in the AF use "LIDS" (Localizer, Inbound Course, DME, Speeds) instead.
 
The only things that I add to the Jepp briefing strip is runway length, expected turn out, and turn direction: 'Runway is 12,000ft long with a left turnout and we'll expect it at the first highspeed, or if I'm feeling froggy the reverse.'
 
Before starting the approach (enroute):

WIRES

Wx
Instruments (set them up)
Radios (again set 'em up)
Environment (what runways being used, length, etc)
Speed, Safety, Switches, Setabelts

Brief your approach!

Then the 3 G's 5 T's ABC CCGUMPS

Gear down
Go down
Gear down verify

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

Autopilot off
Boost pumps on
Cowl Flaps (as req'd)

Carb heat
Cowl Flaps
Gas (on both/on/x-feed off etc.)
Undercarriage (down locked secure)
Mixture (as appropriate)
Power (as needed)
Speed, switches, seatbelts, safety


Good luck! Too bad there isn't more standardization in flight schools so everyone is on the same page. There's just too many ways to do the same thing.
 
troopernflight said:
Well, like the other day I forgot to switch from GPS to LOC mode.
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That's a different issue. That's a very specific item that should in theory be prompted by looking at the very top of the approach chart where it says "ILS..." It's as much of the radio set up as tuning in the frequency and turning the OBS to the reference setting.

We all have specific items that we personally tend to miss and need to find personal ways to correct. Fort some of an acronym might be the answer; for others a short written checklist of "killer" items; for still others a SOP (an intentionally learned habit, which tends to be very effective for a lot of people. One of mine for example, is to time all approaches so that I don't forget to do so when I need to)

But even if an acronym is the right answer for you, an acronym that covers all of our individual and different tendencies to forget certain types of things would indeed look like ANTI-DISESTABLISHMENTARIANISMIST.
 
fish314 said:
Ian, the weather sucks.... Go study! The DLIDS check will be great for your I4290... but get ready to get rid of it. The T-6 is about the only airplane in the world with "DME hold".

Most other airframes in the AF use "LIDS" (Localizer, Inbound Course, DME, Speeds) instead.
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I have F4004 in about 2 hours...hoping the weather holds off. I4003 tomorrow
 
Six A's

Atis
obtain
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Altimeter
set
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Avionics
follow the audio panel from left to right, ie: com1 set, com2 set, nav1 set, nav2 set, marker beacon test and set, dme set, gps
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Approach
How low? MDA, DH How long? set timer Which way? for the Missed MSA? in the missed approach quadrant
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Airspeed
speed for approach
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Alignment
heading for approach course

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And of course at IAF and FAF do your 5 T's

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

And GUMP/GUMPF/GUMPFS check at FAF
 
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