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PAVE Checklist Explained

Pilot Institute

If the weather seems risky, youll need to make adjustments. Terrain and NOTAMs Weather isnt the only thing you have to consider. On top of that, you should always check NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) before your flight. What do NOTAMs do? Together, theyll give you a clear picture of your route.

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Teaching Judgement Through the ACS

NAFI

NAFI NOTAMs #51 Teaching Judgement Through the ACS~Guest Blogger Sarah Rovner, CFII/MEI/DPE “Calculate your pivotal altitude” you say to your fresh new commercial student. It’s his first time doing eights on pylons. While you continue to explain and demonstrate the maneuver, you can’t help but think to yourself “why?”

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Charleston, SC

Gary's Flight Journal

To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. I called the clearance delivery number on the OXB NOTAM but they gave me another number to call. Departure Day! It's now 7am and our planned departure time was 9am arriving just after noon.