Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The two most useful benefits have been ADS-B datalink weather and a real-time traffic display in the cockpit, delivered by the network of ADS-B ground stations in the U.S. How is the weather developing? File one of these routes and you’re almost guaranteed a “cleared as filed” from clearance delivery. Where is the traffic?

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

I have seen military pilots, multi-thousand-hour airline captains, and 100-hour private pilots, each of whom fits that description. Or, sadly, too many pilots’ final decision: “The weather is really marginal, but with a little luck, I should be able to make it.” ATC clearance readbacks are one example. I like that definition.

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Fear of Landing

JUNE 7, 2024

Sixty-two years ago, on the 22nd of May 1962, Continental Airlines flight 11 broke up at 39,000 feet. The stairs had already been moved away from the airliner, a Boeing 707, but when the gate agent reported that two more passengers had arrived, the stairs were brought back so that they could board.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Both trips involved similar routes, the same destination, and periods of both VFR and IFR weather. CRM has gone on to become a staple of airline and military flight training. The weather was mildly IFR, the aircraft performed flawlessly, and I found out later that my university team won.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

It mostly pertains to airlines and the use of PEDs by passengers (think cell phones and laptops). This AC also points out that cell phones and LTE-enabled iPads, while prohibited from use in flight by FCC regulations, are allowed to be used in aircraft while on the ground (ie, for picking up a clearance or filing a flight plan).

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

This airline is operating a massive fleet of over 550 aircraft (July 2024) excluding the wet lease aircraft of 2 Turkish Airlines's Boeing 777-300ER and damp lease of 6 Qatar Airways Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This is Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER painted in Indigo's livery. Welcome to my trip report on Indigo!

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 18, 2024

There are some air crash investigations that have remained unsolved, The most notable one is Malaysia Airlines MH370. On September 27, 1977, Japan Airlines Flight 715 also crashed near the Elmina Estate. I remember this case vividly as I was holding in the air for the weather to improve at the same time on that day.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

From entry and weather requirements to interacting with ATC, we have you covered. Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. You’ll always find a steady stream of airliners queued up for departure and arrival. Your IFR clearance authorizes you to fly your planned route.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The 707 would revolutionize the airline industry and become one of the most successful jet airliners in aviation history, helping make overseas transit faster and more affordable to the general public. But the 367-80 would lead to the development of the Boeing 707 airliner.

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Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I already had set up for Patuxent approach so I switched from CTAF to Pax to pick up my clearance. The weather is perfect with a cool breeze as we searched for sone late lunch. Wednesday 5/1 I’m up early and as all pilots do, I’m checking weather for our return home. Check out the picture above done by a street artist.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

For more information on Ireland airports, visit our destination guides: Shannon Preclearance destination guide Shannon Airport (EINN) is known as one of the best tech stops in Europe due to its ease of operation, low fuel prices, availability of pre-clearance to the United States, and no value-added taxes. Visas are not necessary for U.S.

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Northstar VFR

APRIL 18, 2024

You can also check the weather, complete performance calculations, and much more. Airlines will load up company I-pads with their manuals and procedures. Writing down ATC clearances, weather reports, call signs, taxi instructions, or anything else you want to remember allows you to go back and look at what you wrote down.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 11, 2024

The focus here is on providing a smooth experience for passengers and crew in terms of services, express clearance of customs, and accommodation of any necessary schedule revisions. This year, these slots are being withdrawn to accommodate airline traffic that extends into the night.

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Air Facts

JUNE 24, 2024

Weather was a factor here, with radar images showing the Bonanza clipping the edge of a developing thunderstorm. The airlines are not immune to this fallacy either. Both the Colgan flight 3407 and Air France flight 447 accidents seemed to be caused directly by weather or equipment failure, but were in fact simple human error.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

No ATC clearance is required for VFR flights below 10,000 feet. Use the Cessna 3-152 mnemonic to remember weather minimums for VFR. That’s higher than commercial airliners fly. They allow you enough clearance to see and avoid other airplanes. At 18,000 feet, the airspace transitions into Class A.

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

In the case of tech stops, arrival cards are not needed, and CIQ clearance is not required so long as crew/passengers do not embark/disembark. Upon arrival passengers will be escorted by the ground handler to a separate CIQ/agriculture clearance line in the main commercial terminal.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C airspace is essential for controlling general aviation and airline traffic for medium-sized airports.

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Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Clear weather, everything as usual, and the airfield quiet – just ourselves following a BA 747 to the runway. The controller anticipated a late landing clearance due to this aircraft in front. One associates this civil transport term with bad weather, and I had to think about what he meant, at first.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Peak hours of airline operations are 0700 – 1100 and 1200 – 1400 local, but this does not affect GA operations, as there are four runways available. Because LEMD airport authorities provide equal access to airport slots for both scheduled airline and GA operations, there are usually no issues with GA slot availability.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 9, 2024

We had to quickly learn the cadence of communicating with Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower, Approach and Departure controllers. Break down typical calls by frequency (Clearance Delivery, Ground, Tower, Approach/Departure, Center) and practice standard requests and dialogue for your airport.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

That big day finally arrives, and not being able to contain yourself for much longer, you decide to bite the bullet and fly down via the airlines. Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. The weather is VMC but it’s hot, and the density altitude is really creeping up there.

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ABEAM

AUGUST 26, 2023

IFR clearance was direct to DEVBI while we knew we could pick up our oceanic clearance (my first ever !) So we continued towards Reykjavik in basically shitty weather at the very economic fuel setting of 47% power as calculated. So perfect weather. after DEVBI with Iceland Radio.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Because LEBL airport authorities provide equal access to airport slots for both scheduled airline and GA operations, there are usually no issues with GA slot availability. FBOs and ground handling FBOs A 24-hour GA Terminal (GAT) is available at LEBL , with Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) clearance on site 24H.

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Airline Reporter

MARCH 13, 2024

Because of the Pacific Northwest’s consistently lousy winter weather, with very low clouds, rain, and low visibility, it had been a couple months since my last flight. So I booked some time with a trusted CFI and got lucky with a nice weather window, and off we went to do some practice.

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Northstar VFR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

You will find student pilots, instructors, recreational pilots, and airline pilots use a kneeboard. Even the most basic kneeboard can be a huge help to a pilot for writing down clearances, ATIS information, or heading/altitude instructions. By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI A kneeboard is an essential tool for pilots of all experience levels.

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AeroSavvy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A flight crew prepares a Boeing 767 for flight Every airline develops its own preflight procedures. Captain, first officer, and international relief officer preflight task assignments are different at every airline. Airlines are moving toward electronic maintenance logbooks. Every airline develops its own preflight flows.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 11, 2024

This year, these slots are being withdrawn to accommodate airline traffic that extends into the night. The slot system at Stansted is managed by the airport and voted and approved by the airlines, whose voting power means the business aviation community has little power to stop the airline lobby. Read more here.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 17, 2024

Welcome to my first trip report to India with Singapore Airlines! Introduction I have always wanted to fly with Singapore Airlines Business Class for a while and looking at the prices and routes, I thought flying to India was not a bad idea. Booking with the airline This is how much I paid for the air ticket.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2024

Pre-clearance guide Potential Dublin GA Ban in 2024 The Dublin Airport Authority’s (DAA) consideration of a ban on all ad-hoc flights, including General Aviation (GA), due to the airport exceeding its 32-million passenger capacity. Onboard CIQ clearance must be approved in advance.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 7, 2024

This year, these slots are being withdrawn to accommodate airline traffic that extends into the night. The slot system at Stansted is managed by the airport and voted and approved by the airlines, whose voting power means the business aviation community has little power to stop the airline lobby.

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iPad Pilot News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Procedure Tab Hot Spots Construction Notices Arrival Alerts LTA Documents Pilot Handbooks Airport 3D Review Comments Procedure Tab The Airports tab in ForeFlight is packed with information about runways, weather, NOTAMs and detailed information about services available. These are all important, but don’t overlook the Procedure section.

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Ask Captain Lim

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This narrative unfolds during my recent 11-day trip to Northern Xinjiang, when aboard a Chinese Airlines Boeing 737-800, the flight was delayed for an embarrassingly 2 hours and 15 minutes at Guangzhou. It wasn’t until the first officer finally broke the silence, attributing the delay to air traffic clearances that we had some insight.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

LFPG allows General Aviation (GA) operations for passengers with airline connections only, and aircraft may only stay on the ground for a few hours. You must notify the ground handler or the airline if you’re dropping off or picking up passengers with confirmed seats on commercial flights.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If cabotage has been performed, significant fines may apply along with denial for future operations for a specified period Customs Customs and security clearance procedures are straightforward and user-friendly for operators arriving in Spain, from either inside or outside the Schengen area. Many ramp inspections are done.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The weather must cooperate, the environment is new, and the budding pilot must learn nearly three-quarters of the knowledge they will use throughout their entire aviation career. Each pilot can set their own personal minimums, and many IFR-rated pilots continue to fly on an IFR clearance in VFR conditions.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At this time of blogging) Air India and Vistara will be merged into one airline, with Air India branding continue to exist. Vistara's flight code, UK will no longer exist and so will the airline's website which would direct passengers to Air India's website for booking and redemption. Fortunately, my flight was not affected.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Daily responsibilities include pre-flight checks, weather analysis, creating and filing flight plans, coordination with ground crews and air traffic controllers, and continuous in-flight monitoring and communication. Prior to takeoff, pilots scrutinize weather conditions and other pertinent data to foresee potential in-flight challenges.

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