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NOTAMS Transitioning to ICAO Format

Flight Training Central

By December 2024, all NOTAMs issued by the FAA will be distributed using the ICAO format. In this article: WHY ARE NOTAMS TRANSITIONING TO THE NEW ICAO FORMAT? HOW TO READ THE NEW ICAO NOTAM FORMAT WHAT IS THE NOTAM SERIES? WHAT IS THE NOTAM ACTION (N,R,C)? AN ICAO NOTAM EXAMPLE WHAT IS IN THE NOTAM QUALIFIER LINE?

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

NOTAM Notice to Airmen A NOTAM is a notice that contains essential information to alert pilots of potential hazards at a specific location or along a flight route. NOTAMs are publicly available. Pilots are required to check for NOTAMs along their relevant routes or locations before the start of a flight.

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See North America: How To Fly Into Mexico As A Private Pilot

Inflight Pilot Training

You’ll need to obtain a private pilot license, which certifies that you know the basic operations and principles of safe flight. One of the great things about obtaining a PPL is that you can fly pretty much anywhere outside of restricted airspace, as long as it’s under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions.

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IFR Flight Planning: Best Tips for Pilots

Pilot Institute

The flight plan informs the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of your planned course, aircraft capability, and contingency plan. Unlike Visual Flight Rules (VFR), filing an IFR flight plan is mandatory for all IFR flights. Common Mistakes to Avoid: Filing without checking Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs).