Which equipment is NOT required for VFR flight according to TOMATO FLAMES?

The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) is not required for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flight according to the acronym TOMATO FLAMES, which lists the required equipment for VFR operations. TOMATO FLAMES stands for:

• T: Tachometer (for each engine)

• O: Oil pressure gauge (for each engine)

• M: Manifold pressure gauge (if applicable)

• A: Altimeter

• T: Temperature gauge (for each liquid-cooled engine)

• O: Oil temperature gauge (for each engine)

• F: Fuel gauge (for each tank)

• L: Landing gear position indicator (if the aircraft has retractable gear)

• A: Airspeed indicator

• M: Magnetic compass

• E: ELT (this is not a VFR requirement)

• S: Safety belt

While an ELT is a useful piece of safety equipment and is required for Part 91 operations, it is not specifically listed in the TOMATO FLAMES acronym that pertains to the essential flight instrument and equipment for flying under VFR. Thus, the correct answer points out that the ELT is not a necessary piece of equipment for VFR flight in this context.