Equipment (91.205)

Day VFRNight VFRIFR
TTachometer(s)FFlashlightASensitive Altimeter
OOil Pressure (s)LLanding Light (for hire only)GGyro Rate of Turn and Slip Skid
MManifold Pressure (s)AAlternator (source of electric power)GGyro Attitude
AAltimeterPPosition LightsGGyro Direction
TTemperature Gauge (liquid cooled)SSpare FusesCComm. Radio
OOil Temperature (s)  CClock
FFuel Gauge(s)   
LLanding Gear Position   
AAirspeed    
MMagnetic Compass    
EELT    
SSafety Belts    

The IFR mnemonics isn’t very good, I remember it as “A triple G double C”

Pre-Flight                           Required Inspections

IIllness AAnnual12 calendar months
MMedication VVOR30 days
SStress I100 HourFor hire only
AAlcohol AAltimeter24 calendar months
FFatigue TTransponder24 calendar months
EEmotion EELT12 months/50% of life/1 hour operation
  SStatic/Pitot24 calendar months (included as part of Altimeter check

Flight Away from the Airport

NNotams
WWeather
KKnown ATC Delays
RRunways lengths at airports of intended use
AAlternate airports (plan)
FFuel
TTakeoff and Landing Distances