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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

True airspeed. Common Mistakes to Avoid: Filing without checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs). Note : These systems only detect aircraft with operating transponders. Keep yourself grounded in what’s important, like checking NOTAMs, choosing realistic alternates, and brushing up on missed approach procedures.