Contributing Editor Fred Simonds sent me a brief “There I Was” story that he published elsewhere. Not being one to let a good idea slip by without exploiting it, I’ve borrowed the topic and moral for these remarks. Here’s my “True Confessions” story.
CHECK NOTAMS
Contributing Editor Fred Simonds sent me a brief There I Was story that he published elsewhere. Not being one to let a good idea slip by without exploiting it, Ive borrowed the topic and moral for these remarks. Heres my True Confessions story.
Key Takeaways:
- The author habitually skipped checking NOTAMs for his home airport, assuming familiarity or that the information was irrelevant due to a long-term closure.
- This oversight led to an in-flight notification that his home airport would close before his arrival, forcing an unexpected and costly diversion.
- The diversion resulted in approximately four hours of lost time and over $150 in expenses for car rental and more expensive fuel, underscoring the critical importance of always reviewing NOTAMs.
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