Originally Posted by
ToiletDuck
since i'm still working at getting in the ring what's a memory item?
To add to what's been said before, a 'memory item' is a procedure that is committed to memory.
If that situation happens, the pilot accomplishes the steps from memory...and then, if required, gets out his emergency checklist.
Depending on company, this procedure can get cumbersome.
For example, in a two man crew cockpit, we often designate the roles as Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM). PM may also be called 'Pilot Non-Flying' in some companies.
In some cases, the roles are set out such that the PF says out loud the memory item(s) and the PM actually does them. This allows the PF to concentrate on maintaining aircraft control while the PM actuates the required item. For example, the PF would say 'Throttle - Idle', and the PM would retard the throttle.