NOTAM database crash

[skyflyer8]

Note on the top of AOPA.org today:

"WARNING TO PILOTS: The FAA's notam database has crashed and the agency is unable to issue new notams as of midnight May 22. AOPA will keep you advised."

And on my duat.com briefing:
"NOTAM data may not be current due to a US NOTAM Service interruption. A recheck of data prior to departure may be warranted."

 

[TMetzinger]

Hmm - no new TFRs for a while?

 

[skyflyer8]

Yeah maybe I finally got my wish for a moratorium on airport and runway closures!

 

[Steve]

https://www.lme-notam.com/

 

[Henning]

No Notams, X-post

Sorry if this was already covered, but I got an email from AvWeb stating that the entire NOTAM system was down. So, my question is, is it legal to fly?

 

[Steve]

Re: No Notams, X-post

NOTAMS have resumed normal operation apparently, as I have been receiving notifications via e-mail today.

Sorry if this was already covered, but I got an email from AvWeb stating that the entire NOTAM system was down. So, my question is, is it legal to fly?

 

[silver-eagle]

So if you bust a TFR after due dilligence, do you still get a suspension? What would they consider due dilligence?

 

[TMetzinger]

So if you bust a TFR after due dilligence, do you still get a suspension? What would they consider due dilligence?

Due diligence would, at a minimum, include getting a weather briefing from DUATs or FSS (and if from FSS, ASKING FOR TFRs), immediately (less than one hour) before your flight.

AOPA Pilot this month has an article about a guy who got a full weather briefing the night before a flight, got just the METAR/TAFs the next morning before flying, and busted a TFR in Maine and got a 15 day suspension.

I'd also suggest flight following, or checking in with FSS while enroute if you're taking a long flight. Generally I believe the FAA likes to publish the NOTAM at least 6 hours in advance of any TFRs, with as much more time as possible.

 

[mikea]

So if you bust a TFR after due dilligence, do you still get a suspension? What would they consider due dilligence?

The pilot is required to "obtain all available information."

If the information is not available.....most likely you can still be busted.