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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

Pilot Institute

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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Complete Preflight Checklists All Pilots Need

Northstar VFR

Airspace : Check NOTAMs, TFRs, survival equipment. Even in flight, these considerations are constantly evaluated. The FAA encourages use of the 5-P’s checklist to constantly evaluate and mitigate the hazards you might encounter during the flight: PLAN Cross-country flight planning, route, fuel, and weather.

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Pilot Training Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make 

Pilot Institute

Poor flight planning. Follow these strategies for better pre-flight planning and checklist use: Establish a consistent pre-flight routine. Review weather, NOTAMs, and airspace details. Organize flight planning materials in advance. Maintaining regular altimeter checks.

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ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide

iPad Pilot News

The latest version of the app is extremely versatile, providing all the digital resources a student pilot needs when learning to fly a Cessna 172, while simultaneously offering a Gulfstream pilot advanced flight planning and international resources needed to fly from New York to London.

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