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FAA Reauthorization Passes House, Heads to Biden for Signature

Flying Magazine

Other important measures included agreeing to hire and train up to 3,000 new air traffic controllers; increasing the length of cockpit voice recordings to 25 hours (from two hours); and extending the time frame for airline passengers to redeem travel credits to at least five years.

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Flight Planning Demands a Dose of Common Sense

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There hasn’t been a fatal air carrier accident in the US since 2009. Despite the incredible improvements in commercial aviation safety, the same cannot be said for general aviation. In addition, the controller provided the “instantaneous” wind, which was from 180° at 10 kts.

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Risk Mitigation Through Defensive Flying

Plane and Pilot

If you maintain constant situational awareness and utilize all available resources, that’s conducive to safe general aviation operations. Vigilance, monitoring traffic, and staying attuned to changing weather conditions contribute significantly to safety.

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Greece: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

There are many popular Greek destinations, for operators planning general aviation movements, to consider for Greece. Other than at LGAV, where you’ll clear customs, immigration, quarantine (CIQ) quickly within the general aviation terminal (GAT), expect to clear CIQ in the main terminal along with scheduled commercial passengers.

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Costa Rica: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

If a temporary importation is approved, you must provide the approval number to air traffic control to obtain permission for domestic travel. Customs San Jose Airport now has a dedicated general aviation terminal with onsite Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ).

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Hong Kong: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) hours for processing permits are Monday-Friday, 0900-1800 local, and CAD is closed on weekends and holidays. If CAD is closed at the time of your request, Air Traffic Control (ATC) can process short-notice permits. Parking Parking is usually available for up to 14 days.

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Into the Flight Restricted Zone | Part 1, Of PINs and Prop Locks

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Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. When the FRZ was created, three General Aviation airports were trapped inside and became difficult to access.