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Budget Buys and Early Bye-Bye’s

Air Facts

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. The aircraft is a late 70s model Warrior II, and it’s located in the southeastern part of the country.

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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Common Mistakes to Avoid: Filing without checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs). Note : These systems only detect aircraft with operating transponders. Pay attention to aircraft clearances, altitude assignments, and position reports, even when they’re not directed to you. Online platforms such as SkyVector or 1800wxbrief.

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Pilot’s guide to special use airspace

Flight Training Central

It’s important to check the NOTAMs if you’ll be flying around these areas as some of the dimensions change in size. If the restricted area is not active and has been released to the controlling agency, the ATC facility will allow the aircraft to operate in the restricted airspace without issuing specific clearance.

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