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Airspace NOTAMs
The primary source of NOTAM information is the AIS
web site (www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php.html).
Access to the AIS site is available to all pilots, although on-line
registration is required before you can use the site.
The AIS site contains many facilities but it is not always clear
how best to obtain the information that you require. There is a user guide available online and the BGA has
produced a guide (click
here to view/download) which describes
how the site can best be used to get at the information that we,
as glider pilots, require.
A summarised 'crib sheet' suitable for posting on club notice boards
is also available. This describes how to get NOTAM information
appropriate to the majority of local flights and short tasks from
your club (This document is in MSWord format as you will have to customise it to meet your club's needs).
Note that the method specified in this document will NOT be suitable
for all flights. If in doubt, refer to the more detailed document
above. The
crib sheet can be downloaded here.
Should the AIS web site be unavailable for any reason, pre-prepared PIBs can be downloaded as follows:
LONDON FIR IFR/VFR BRIEFING
SCOTTISH FIR IFR/VFR BRIEFING
These pre-prepared briefings will not be as up to date as the ones above which are prepared on-demand. The pre-prepared briefings shoudl therefore only be used as a contingency measure.
A useful description of NOTAM formats is at www.telecall.uk.com/ais/Notam_Format.htm
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