Air Traffic Control Flight Plan NOTAMs 
Ask Captain Lim
JULY 13, 2025
Depending on the flight schedule, they might start in the early hours of the morning or late at night. The first step is reviewing the flight plan, a detailed document outlining the route, weather conditions, fuel requirements and potential alternate airports in case of emergency. While rare, emergencies do happen.
Northstar VFR
JULY 6, 2025
When we got to NOTAMs , something jumped out: a temporary closure of Runway 12/30 at our destination for maintenance. If we hadn’t checked NOTAMs thoroughly, we might’ve flown all the way there and had to turn back—or worse, tried to land on an unsuitable surface. You don’t want to find that out in the air.
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Fear of Landing
MARCH 21, 2025
Memorial Bridge, where the helicopter may cross to join Route 5 or continue to turn over the Tidal Basin, is a compulsory reporting point: pilots must report to air traffic control that they have reached that position as they follow the shore of the Potomac. Route 1 has two reporting points.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 6, 2025
FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft. NOTAMs are publicly available. Then that is BVLOS, even if the drone is just 100 feet away.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
You might think that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) are just about how to control and use your instruments in the aircraft, but you need more than skill–you need a rock-solid plan. IFR flight planning is about preparing for every twist and turn along the route. What Is an IFR Flight Plan?
Pilot Institute
JUNE 27, 2025
The FAA defines controlled airspace as “a generic term that covers the different classifications of airspace (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace) and defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR and VFR flights.” What does that mean?
Inflight Pilot Training
MAY 30, 2025
LiveATC Overview : LiveATC lets you tune in to real-time air traffic control communications around the world, right from your phone or computer. Theres no better way to experience this firsthand than by getting behind the controls yourself. Best All-In-One Pilot App 4.
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