YouTube: Aviation 101 with Laura

**** New courses ! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges ***** Grab a paper and pencil and play "The Alternate Game" version 3.0 including NOTAM, TAF & METAR practice! Check out study flow charts (free PDF files on my website) to help you understand the regulations covered in this video: https://www.theaviationvault.com/services-7 Videos mentioned: The Alternate Game (original): https://youtu.be/kvHmg3PgB5M The Alternate Game 2.0 (harder, more regs explained): https://youtu.be/YMT4jYuV0Vg NOTAM playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsqYZi-3W_TcFMuMYebDfjfJN6WFAni6 Domestic/Flag/Supplemental Operations: https://youtube.com/shorts/BO0qtdKflSM More on Domestic/Flag/Supplemental and Alternates: https://youtu.be/n7x_zy8K2Zw TAF mini-course playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsqYZi-3W_R6bM2L7fonkQNqjuVaMqbj Link to AIM 1-1-18 as referred to in the video: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap1_section_1.html Check out my other videos especially the ones about how instruments and navigational aids work. I also have help videos to help with passing the instrument pilot knowledge exam! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Learn more about LeTourneau University's aviation program at www.letu.edu/fly or about our all-online Aviation Studies degree program at http://bit.ly/AviationOnline. Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

My favorite hacks / tips / tricks as an aircraft dispatcher that you may not know about already! What did I miss? Let me know in the comments! - quick text to FLT-SVC 358-782 (US only) M and then airport code for METAR or T and then airport code for TAF or MT for both (add PT at the end for the cheater plain text version) example: MT KORD PT - video weather updates for ATC on https://aviationweather.gov/pdwb/ - forecast discussions on https://aviationweather.gov/gfa/#afd - College of DuPage satellite: https://weather.cod.edu/satrad/ - LAMP convection predictions from NOAA: https://lamp.mdl.nws.noaa.gov/lamp/convection.php - RVR tool (customizable!): https://rvr.data.faa.gov/ - badbadweather.com just for fun! Buy a mug/course/shirt at www.aviation101withlaura.com or www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Check out my customized study materials and airline regulation flow charts available on my website. Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only. #dispatch #weather #meteorology #flight #pilot #hacks #tips #aircraftdispatcher

Learn about the history of NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System in this quick video recorded on the 50th anniversary of the launch of this important safety tool! This traces back to the accident of TWA flight 514 which crashed on approach to KIAD in 1974. Other links mentioned in THIS video: NASA Callback Newsletter with history: https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/publications/callback/cb_555.html Video I made about my own NASA ASRS report when I had a runway incursion at DFW: https://youtu.be/JZibj3LXQ8A NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System Database search: https://asrs.arc.nasa.gov/search/database.html Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

The FAA announced a system update coming in mid-April 2026. Watch the video for more. Check out my courses & support my work by visiting www.theaviationvault.com or www.aviation101withlaura.com and give me your feedback! Links mentioned: AvWeb article: https://avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-plans-notam-system-changeover-april-18/ NOTAM comparison video: https://youtu.be/8T8fj0_wfsM FAA NOTAM search for both FAA and ICAO format comparison: https://notams.aim.faa.gov/ FAA's Oversimplified PDF single page, for pilots: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/notams/media/ICAO_NOTAM_Brochure_for_Pilots.pdf FAA's more detailed PDF: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/notams/media/ICAO_NOTAM_Format_Example.pdf Complete list of codes from the Q (qualifier) line in ICAO NOTAMs: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/notam_html/appendix_b.html FAA PowerPoint PDF with examples: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/acf/media/Presentations/20-02-ICAO-NOTAM-Policy-Order-Warner.pdf Great doc from a viewer! https://amc.namem.gov.mn/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Doc%208400-9th%20edition%20%282016%29.pdf Other NOTAM series I made: Video 1 in this series (FICON NOTAMs): https://youtu.be/dnbaQApE0TU Video 2 in this series (Tips, Hacks, and Reading NOTAMs): https://youtu.be/fm3MeF7zUCs Video 3 in this series (FDC NOTAMs): https://youtu.be/8o0MLM1ma9c Applying NOTAMs to Approach Charts: https://youtu.be/b33GGSWAMYA Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

**** Online courses to master your airline interview knowledge topics and dispatcher practical test! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges ***** I even have a free course on what aircraft dispatchers do and how to become one! In this video, I interview my friend Paul, who flies for a major US airline as a captain on the Boeing 737. Paul worked as a mental health nurse while building his aviation experience, and now he helps other pilots at his airline through their pilot peer support program. Paul and I talk about HIMS, mental health concerns for pilots, and serving others through aviation. Links mentioned in the video: Pilot Minute videos from the FAA with Dr. Susan Northrup: https://youtu.be/Snoc-g63Ueg?si=23YurrCrk_xewNfC https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=315GvCpCN8fmmpRv&v=hnxg9Do4BFo&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=3vajv6AXge6qo_H1&v=c6H6IiU4BKo&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5vHkqHi51DQvRjGJo1SuXyZpKl5HbzOI HIMS: https://himsprogram.com/about-hims/ More videos I've made on pilot mental health & medicals: https://youtube.com/shorts/z6w4dsqzeOo https://youtu.be/czT_X5ROTIs https://youtu.be/Gbdl5Lm9GUQ https://youtu.be/Z4x4qaDDrH4 https://youtu.be/n2vTxjl9d24 Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

*** take my online mini-courses! www.theaviationvault.com/challenges *** Check out my other airline tour videos on my channel! This is a mini mini mini tour of Southwest Airlines' Culture Centers, "The Deck" and their social media "listening center" hub. This is a very fast tour to keep it under 3 minutes! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

**** Online courses to master your airline interview knowledge topics and dispatcher practical test! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges ***** I even have a free course on what aircraft dispatchers do and how to become one! In this video, I interview Marcus Miller of @PropHatCat who has fantastic content about ATC explained for pilots, dispatchers, and anyone else who is interested. He is a controller in a busy ARTCC and also a dispatcher who attended my classes while going to LeTourneau University! Follow him on any social media platform for more fantastic content and fun other sneak peeks behind the scenes in the world of ATC. https://linktr.ee/PropHatCat for all his awesome stuff! Links mentioned in the video: Video on daily weather briefings for controllers (or anyone!): https://youtu.be/dHA_DpFxyhk Become a dispatcher even without going to class (if you're eligible): https://youtu.be/r8libHDzOgs More on being a dispatcher: Why Become an Aircraft Dispatcher: https://youtu.be/VVFPpyFbFe4 How to Become an Aircraft Dispatcher: https://youtu.be/_8knGWsY28k What is an Aircraft Dispatcher? https://youtu.be/iSeZKJqx5Jc How to Study for the FAA Knowledge Test: https://youtu.be/du11Mgj_E9g What are Ops Specs? https://youtu.be/-wGy0iDdVOY What is an MEL/CDL? https://youtu.be/FB2U5KX9tgE How to Pass your Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Exam: https://youtu.be/yIPsN6igUX0 Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

In this video, I interview our 2026 Air Race Classic team pilots for LeTourneau University. Learn more about the race by watching this video interview! Links mentioned in the video: https://bit.ly/LETU_airrace https://www.airraceclassic.org Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

*** Take my online METAR or TAF courses! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges *** This video was originally created for an online aviation meteorology course I developed for LeTourneau University. All content is original to my course development. Sometimes in these videos, I may refer to an "upcoming test" or "quiz" that it sounds like you need to take...well that's not for you! But still, these videos are helpful content for aviation weather understanding. Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

**** Online courses to master your airline interview knowledge topics and dispatcher practical test! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges ***** I even have a free course on what aircraft dispatchers do and how to become one! In this video, I interview Trevor Taylor, who is faculty for the College of Aviation and Aeronautical Science at LeTourneau University. Trevor left Envoy Air as a Embraer 175 captain and line check airman in November 2024 and joined our team of faculty later that year. Here, Trevor explains the process to add an aircraft dispatcher certificate to a list of applicable experience positions according to 14 CFR 65.57. Because of his experience, he was able to take the aircraft dispatcher practical exam without attending a training course. Links mentioned in the video: Dispatcher practical test standards (FAA): https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/aircraft_dispatcher_pts_10.pdf 8900 FAA inspector guidance on dispatcher testing: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199070046520250625211746.0001 More on being a dispatcher: Why Become an Aircraft Dispatcher: https://youtu.be/VVFPpyFbFe4 How to Become an Aircraft Dispatcher: https://youtu.be/_8knGWsY28k What is an Aircraft Dispatcher? https://youtu.be/iSeZKJqx5Jc How to Study for the FAA Knowledge Test: https://youtu.be/du11Mgj_E9g What are Ops Specs? https://youtu.be/-wGy0iDdVOY What is an MEL/CDL? https://youtu.be/FB2U5KX9tgE How to Pass your Aircraft Dispatcher Practical Exam: https://youtu.be/yIPsN6igUX0 Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

*** Take my online METAR or TAF courses! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges *** This video was originally created for an online aviation meteorology course I developed for LeTourneau University. All content is original to my course development. Sometimes in these videos, I may refer to an "upcoming test" or "quiz" that it sounds like you need to take...well that's not for you! But still, these videos are helpful content for aviation weather understanding. Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.

*** Take my online METAR or TAF courses! https://www.theaviationvault.com/challenges *** This video was originally created for an online aviation meteorology course I developed for LeTourneau University. All content is original to my course development. Sometimes in these videos, I may refer to an "upcoming test" or "quiz" that it sounds like you need to take...well that's not for you! But still, these videos are helpful content for aviation weather understanding. Check out my other videos covering weather, regulations, airline operations, video tours, instrument flying, and weight and balance calculations! Visit my website at www.theaviationvault.com to learn much more about aircraft dispatchers, airlines, and dispatch history! Always remember that Laura, when you get right down to it, is just a pilot and a dispatcher. She is explaining facts from the source materials but may be incorrect or out of date. You should always follow your primary guidance (Aircraft manuals, government regulations, etc.) before listening to anything from this YouTube channel. These videos are intended for educational purposes only.