Ask Captain Lim

JULY 13, 2025

Pilots also review NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen), which report temporary changes such as runway closures or airspace restrictions. At the same time, they coordinate with cabin crew, dispatchers and engineers to confirm all systems are in order. Passengers might not realize how much pilots interact with the cabin crew.

Pilot

Air Facts

JUNE 9, 2025

It is also worth noting that the brief might include participants other than the pilots, such as maintenance professionals for maintenance check flights, cabin crew, loadmasters, etc. As an example, weather, NOTAMS and aircraft status might be assigned to the PM. Hazardous weather alerts/PIREPS) NOTAMS (SUA and TFRs.

NOTAMs

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

The ASRS captures these reports, analyzes the safety data, and distributes information to the aviation community to avoid the recurrence of such incidents It is a confidential system that accepts submissions from pilots, air traffic controllers, technicians, cabin crew, and drone pilots. NOTAMs are publicly available.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

So, taking information from multiple sources, such as NOTAMs and SIGMETs, is important. This involves communicating with flight and cabin crews, maintenance, and operations to ensure everything goes smoothly. Depending on the navigation equipment, you’ll plan the flight’s route.

Weather

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 3, 2025

Thirty-eight people died in the crash, including both pilots and one cabin crew member. No times were given for the closure nor any comment on the fact that the flight crew clearly did not know that the airspace was closed. Be warned, the footage is disturbing to watch.

Weather