FREDA explained

FREDA is a mnemonic used in aviation, particularly light aircraft listing critical items for a pilot to check periodically, e.g. at each waypoint.^{[1] [2]}

It stands for:^{[3] [4]}

• Fuel - is there sufficient fuel and is the correct tank selected? Does the tank need to be changed or the fuel balanced?
• Radios - is the correct frequency set? Transmit an update on location if appropriate.
• Engine - are the temperatures and pressures OK?
• Direction Indicator - is it aligned with the compass?
• Altitude - is the altitude correct and is the correct pressure set on the altimeter?

See also

• List of aviation mnemonics

Notes and References

1. Book: Aircraft & Aerospace . 1989 . Peter Isaacson Publications Pty. Limited . 17 February 2022 . en.
2. Book: Hardie . James . The Naked Pilot: How a Scotsman Crashed a Messerschmitt on North Weald . 19 March 2015 . AuthorHouse . 978-1-5049-3941-6 . 17 February 2022 . en.
3. Book: LASORS 2010: the guide for pilots . 9 December 2010 . Civil Aviation Authority: Personnel Licensing Department . 978-0-11-792219-8 . 17 February 2022 . en.
4. Book: Masauli . S. E. . My Life & My Aeroplanes . 1993 . S.E. Masauli . 17 February 2022 . en.