Jepps Chart Notams - Ever Read 'em?

[gfvalvo]

So, I'm updating my Jepps last night. Ripping out the 17 pages of "Chart Notams" that I never read from the front and replacing them with 17 new pages that I know I won't read. Does anybody ever read these? They're organized by city. Doesn't seem to be a format very useful for cross country planning. Opinions?

 

[340drvr]

Yes. I always review them on a trip-by-trip basis. Some stuff is trivial, some changes are higher MDA's, etc., could be pretty important!

 

[wings421]

Although, if you read them once, just skim through with the old notams compared to the new ones you just entered, you won't see many changes.

 

[Vik]

Yes, it is important to read them. What I do is after flight planning (or letting the software flight plan) do I skim over the NOTAMS to see anything that is on my route.

There is a good reason why Jepps sends you updates once every 2 weeks .. or less sometimes. They don't want you to DIE. Take NOTAMs seriously.

So, I'm updating my Jepps last night. Ripping out the 17 pages of "Chart Notams" that I never read from the front and replacing them with 17 new pages that I know I won't read. Does anybody ever read these? They're organized by city. Doesn't seem to be a format very useful for cross country planning. Opinions?

 

[CitationLover]

Yes. I always review them on a trip-by-trip basis. Some stuff is trivial, some changes are higher MDA's, etc., could be pretty important!

since both the charts and notams are sent every two weeks, wouldn't you think a new chart with the new MDA would also be issued?

 

[DAS at 10/250]

since both the charts and notams are sent every two weeks, wouldn't you think a new chart with the new MDA would also be issued?

No. Think NAV problems or temporary cranes, etc. Higher minimums for the short term do not necessitate a procedural change.

 

[CitationLover]

No. Think NAV problems or temporary cranes, etc. Higher minimums for the short term do not necessitate a procedural change.

well in the 121 world they should then be on your release.

 

[ferlo]

I love chart Notams. I memorize them every two weeks. I can't count how many times I've changed my flight plan based on the jepp chart notams. In fact, I love them so much I keep a special binder by my bed. It's all chart notams published during the last 11 years. Being a professional pilot, I like to not only know current chart notams but the *history* of ALL chart notams. They are fundemental to my existance. Santa is going to bring my 8 year old a rare set of 11/22/98 chart notams for Christmas...I can't wait to see his little face on Christmas morning!!! Happy Holidays.

 

[deez_nutz2000]

Ferlo,

Thats hilarious man. I got my 10 year old nephew some old L-charts and $hit, but he asked for an Alaska update from 92. Santa couldnt find one of those, so he gets a 1999 FAR/AIM instead. He's learnin up that $hiznit real quick.

Is it really necessary to start a thread about friggin chart notams? Either read them or dont, you know what your responsible for.

 

[Vik]

No shizzle my foshizzle!

Next someone will ask if they need to read and understand the regs! Sheesh.

Is it really necessary to start a thread about friggin chart notams? Either read them or dont, you know what your responsible for.

 

[minitour]

No shizzle my foshizzle!

Next someone will ask if they need to read and understand the regs! Sheesh.

hey hey now...

read and understand are two different things

-mini