Harvey - well put!
Too many students miss out the all important "full" preflight which includes checking the Notams. However, in the US there is no excuse as the Notams are read hand in hand with the weather briefing from Flight service. All the pilot has to do is listen and take note!
Although this took place in the US, it is still a good reminder to us UK pilots! I have been known not to fully check the notams every flight as you get in the habit of hearing the same old things and think nothing would have changed!