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:''This article is about the [[Aviation checklists|aviation checklist]].''
:''For information about the [[Lord of the Rings]] character, see [[List of original characters in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy|Freda]]''.
FREDA is a [[Aviation checklists|checklist]] widely used in [[aviation]]. It represents the checks the [[air pilot|pilot]] should conduct frequently during [[flight]] to ensure the [[aircraft]] is set optimally for [[straight and level]] flight, and that no problems are imminent.
It stands for -
* '''Fuel''' : ensure fuel is sufficient and being consumed at the expected rate. 'Lean out' the [[carburettor]] to the most economical setting. Set the fuel selector switch to take fuel from one or other of the wing tanks, or both, depending on fuel remaining and aircraft balance limits.
* '''Radio''' : ensure the radio is tuned to the correct frequency for the nearest [[airfield]]. Listen for announcements. Communicate with airfield when entering or leaving [[restricted airspace]].
* '''Engine''' : check oil temperature and pressure, and other engine indicators.
* '''DI''' : check [[directional indicators]] (compass, gyroscope, [[artificial horizon]], etc.) to ensure correct [[heading]].
* '''Altimeter''' : check [[altimeter]] shows correct [[altitude]]. Gain or lose height if necessary. Adjust altimeter to the correct [[atmospheric pressure]] setting for the local area.
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[[Category:Aviation checklists]]