FAA Private Pilot Helicopter (PRH)RegulationsMedium
According to 14 CFR 91.205, which of the following instruments is NOT required to be installed for a VFR day flight in a helicopter?
- AAirspeed indicator
- BOil pressure gauge for each engine using pressure system
- CMagnetic compass
- DAttitude indicator
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Attitude indicator
14 CFR 91.205(b) lists required instruments for VFR day flight, which includes airspeed indicator, magnetic compass, and oil pressure gauge, among others, but does not require an attitude indicator; that is required only for instrument flight under 91.205(d).
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Airspeed indicator is a required VFR day instrument.
- B. Oil pressure gauge is required per 91.205(b) for engines with a pressure system.
- C. Magnetic compass is a required VFR day instrument.
VFR Day Required Equipment (91.205(b))
14 CFR 91.205(b) lists the minimum instruments and equipment required for VFR day flight, memorized by the mnemonic 'A-TOMATO FLAMES.'
- Attitude indicator is NOT required for VFR day, only for IFR
- Required VFR day items include altimeter, airspeed indicator, compass, tachometer, oil pressure/temp gauges, fuel gauge, seatbelts, ELT (fixed-wing)
- Additional items required for night and IFR flight
Memory trick: 'ATOMATOFLAMES' spells out day VFR gear — no attitude indicator inside it.