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Wake Turbulance Advisory

Pilots must exercise extreme caution if there's any possibility of wake turbulence from a heavier airplane (or helicopter!). There've been two accidents at Kalaeloa (JRF) Airport since December 2023, so we've have lost focus on the absolute necessity of treating wake turbulence with the utmost respect. We'll provide a very brief review but a detailed study of wake turbulence is beyond the scope of this Notice. Accordingly, pilots are encouraged to review this vital topic and also discuss it with their CFIs.  Per the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: "Wingtip vortices are greatest when the generating aircraft is "heavy, clean and slow"...most commonly...during
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AVL Upcoming Closures and Outages

AVL has multiple closures and outages scheduled this month. Please ensure NOTAMs are checked as required for changes and additions. ILS RY35 replacement project AVL 03/016 AVL NAV ILS RWY 35 U/S 2503171200-2506272200 Overnight Runway Closures AVL 03/020 AVL RWY 17/35 CLSD 2503180400-2503180930 AVL 03/021 AVL TWY ALL CLSD 2503180400-2503180930 AVL 03/022 AVL RWY 17/35 CLSD 2503190400-2503190930 AVL 03/023 AVL TWY ALL CLSD 2503190400-2503190930 AVL 03/029 AVL RWY 17/35 CLSD 2503200400-2503200930 AVL 03/030 AVL TWY ALL CLSD 2503200400-2503200930 An additional NOTAM will be published for 3/21 Taxiway Delta Closure Expect a NOTAM closure of Taxiway Delta to begin around 3/31
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VIP Movement Notification – Bedminster, NJ

21-23 MAR, 2025 Morristown/Bedminster, NJ 30/10 NMR – 17,999FT MSL   Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may not be a complete listing. Pilots should not use the information on this website for flight planning purposes. For the latest information, call your local Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF
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Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Patuxent River, MD

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING PATUXENT RIVER (PAXRVR) 25-04 17 – 28 March Patuxent River, MD   The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address:   https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/PAXRVR_25-04_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf   Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area.   NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of this event.
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Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Fort Stockton, TX
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Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Fort Stockton, TX

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING FORT STOCKTON TEXAS (FTSTTX) 25-31 16 – 21 March Fort Stockton, TX   The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address:   https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/FTSTTX_25-31_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf   Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area.   NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of this event.
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Update: HNL Arrival and eqparture Procedures

Update:  We've received feedback that the HNL North Six Arrival procedure could result in a challenging turn from Base Leg to Final Approach for RWY 4L or 4R. While the following Notice as originally sent addresses the current situation, we want to emphasize that safety is always THE most important concern - nothing else comes close.  Accordingly, pilots should consider requesting an alternate arrival or offshore vectors and must be cognizant of all potential risk factors, especially current winds. This is particularly true if there is a tailwind on the base leg before making the turn to final approach.On the North
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Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Utah Test and Training Range, UT

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING UTAH TEST AND TRAINING RANGE (UTTR) 25-01 10 – 14 March Utah Test and Training Range, UT   The entire flight advisory may be accessed and downloaded at the following address:   https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2025/Mar/UTTR_25-01_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf   Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area.   NOTAMs will be published at least 24 hours in advance of this event.  
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