Flying Magazine

MAY 30, 2025

The altimeter started slipping. Every phase of flight has a checklist, clearance, frequency change, routing amendment, weather check, or procedure review. A typical IFR flight might begin with a clearance to copy prior to takeoff. But what if a NOTAM has changed the frequency? His scan fell apart within seconds.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

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 Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Review weather, NOTAMs, and airspace details. Altitude management will make sure you have sufficient terrain clearance, can follow airspace regulations, and maintain safe distances from other aircraft. The best method is consistent altimeter checks and verifying your position using visual references or landmarks.

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CockPit Conversation

JULY 27, 2017

There are no controllers, but there is highly trained person in the tower, dispensing altimeter settings, and traffic information, and generally doing everything a tower controller does except issue clearances and instructions. I don't know if other countries have this. I retune the ATIS and listen. This is airport information India."

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Pilot Institute

MAY 1, 2024

Cross-check the chart notes with the destination NOTAMs. ATIS broadcasts usually include active runways, available approaches, important NOTAMs, and the weather. Use the weather (along with the NOTAMs) to ensure your chosen approach is still the best choice. Does the approach match the clearance? Is the ILS operational?

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app. 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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Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. ” Not only that, you just never know what kind of surprise ATC will spring on you when you’re picking up your IFR Clearance, so preparation is everything! That’s a big difference from standard isn’t it?

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