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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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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Weather Briefings

Northstar VFR

Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command. Standard reports include: current conditions, adverse conditions, NOTAMS, winds aloft, enroute forecast, destination forecast, and alternate forecasts. Walk outside and see current conditions for yourself.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

This app lets you know at a glance if you are legal to fly as pilot in command by keeping track of your flight review, medical status and recent flight experience. This app is dedicated to a clean, graphical view of METARs, TAFs and NOTAMs and is perfect for a quick look at the latest text weather from your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.

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