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Caught Off Guard - Intercept and NOTAM Importance
CONR-1AF (AFNORTH and AFSPACE)
Video by Michael Sparks
March 20, 2025 | 1:13
It's every pilot's responsibility to check NOTAMs before taking off. The FAA establishes Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for critical reasons like VIP movements and national security, and NORAD actively monitors our airspace to enforce them. Being unaware of a TFR is not a valid excuse. Fly safe, fly informed – always check NOTAMs. More