Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

NOTAMs can be confusing and complicated to read. But you could find yourself in serious trouble if you don’t check NOTAMs before you take off. Luckily, you don’t have to stay puzzled by NOTAMs. This article breaks down each type of NOTAM, how to understand them, and where to find them. In the U.S.,

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NOTAMs Runway UTC Federal Aviation Regulations 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Review weather, NOTAMs, and airspace details. Altitude management will make sure you have sufficient terrain clearance, can follow airspace regulations, and maintain safe distances from other aircraft. The best method is consistent altimeter checks and verifying your position using visual references or landmarks.

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Pilot Weather Cockpit Altimeter 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

Cross-check the chart notes with the destination NOTAMs. ATIS broadcasts usually include active runways, available approaches, important NOTAMs, and the weather. Use the weather (along with the NOTAMs) to ensure your chosen approach is still the best choice. Does the approach match the clearance? Is the ILS operational?

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Approach NOTAMs Runway Weather 52

CockPit Conversation

JULY 27, 2017

There are no controllers, but there is highly trained person in the tower, dispensing altimeter settings, and traffic information, and generally doing everything a tower controller does except issue clearances and instructions. I don't know if other countries have this. I retune the ATIS and listen. This is airport information India."

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Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. ” Not only that, you just never know what kind of surprise ATC will spring on you when you’re picking up your IFR Clearance, so preparation is everything! That’s a big difference from standard isn’t it?

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Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 98