Cockpit 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. Weather plays a crucial role.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 4, 2025
READ MORE: How EFB Helps Private Pilots Transition to IFR Flying What an EFB really does is change how pilots interface with the cockpit. Instead of dialing Flight Service to file a VFR flight plan, they can submit it from the same app they use to check NOTAMs and METARs.
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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. Filter carefully—there can be a lot of irrelevant NOTAMs.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Flight training involves the act of sharpening your skills every day. As you step into the cockpit and start learning, you’ll quickly realize it’s about building good habits that make flying second nature. Trust me, you’ll find yourself growing into a better pilot, flight after flight. Poor flight planning.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 7, 2025
Proficiency is about developing and maintaining the skills you need to handle a wide range of conditions in the cockpit. Fuel and maintenance costs are on a steady rise, and with it, the cost of your flight training. You need to show your ability to read weather charts and NOTAMs.
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
Understanding what you’re flying into will only prepare you for smooth flights ahead. Identifying occluded fronts on charts is important for flight planning and safety. And since icing can occur at any altitude, you might have a harder time selecting a flight level. How can you escape danger?
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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