iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AC-U-Kwik World Edition Provides precise and up-to-date information about airports, FBOs, handlers and other data services for the aviation industry. Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

I’d yet to land on that fabled grass runway, the Augusta National of general aviation, and this would be the year. I’d actually filed to fly to Anderson, South Carolina, on an instrument flight plan, figuring that I’d cancel IFR and continue past Anderson to the destination. Except it wasn’t meant to be.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. Pilots are required to check for NOTAMs along their relevant routes or locations before the start of a flight. TFRs are published in real-time and can be checked using drone flight planning apps or via LAANC.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

That’s exactly what the legendary Bob Buck did 55 years ago in his Cessna 182 Skylane as he enjoyed the sights and sounds of low altitude flying and the freedom that only general aviation affords—a relatable sentiment to the Air Facts community. I wanted to see what it was like. ” was my thought as I climbed away.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. Although 9/11 marked the weaponization of commercial aircraft, the aftereffects are felt most keenly by General Aviation.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

CRM has gone on to become a staple of airline and military flight training. A little over 20 years later, the term single-pilot resource management evolved from FAA/university research into the emerging generation of general aviation long-distance travel machines, such as the Cirrus SR22. It was time to divert.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

We studied all of our options going into New York via general aviation. The day before we left, I had already worked the flight plan dozens of times, looking for potential pitfalls and hiccups. The kind controller at Newark Approach asked me, “Skylane 8320Z, do you want to go straight into Linden or do something else?”

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

We studied all of our options going into New York via general aviation. The day before we left, I had already worked the flight plan dozens of times, looking for potential pitfalls and hiccups. The kind controller at Newark Approach asked me, “Skylane 8320Z, do you want to go straight into Linden or do something else?”

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Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

General Aviation to the rescue! September 24: Cloudscapes Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 24 Sep 2023 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - 5B2 (Saratoga Springs, NY) 1.9 From flight planning, I knew that we would experience rain, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and darkness.

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iPad Pilot News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Navigating ForeFlight Subscriptions: Which Plan is Right for Your Needs iPad Pilot News ForeFlight is a powerful mobile app designed to simplify flight planning and in-flight navigation for pilots. Basic Plus—$120/year ForeFlight’s drop-down FPL window is a powerful flight plan editor.

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 25, 2024

We were passed from Miami Center to Havana Center as we approached Cuban airspace and the Cuban controllers were both professional and helpful. We were passed from Miami Center to Havana Center as we approached Cuban airspace and the Cuban controllers were both professional and helpful as we went wheels dry only 40 minutes after leaving KMTH.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Introduction to Class C Airspace As a pilot, you must understand the different categories of controlled airspace , such as Class A, B, C, D, E, and G for safe and lawful flight operations. Here’s what you need to know.

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Universal Weather

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As the G20 Summit approaches, business aviation operators planning travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 15-20, 2024, should prepare for heightened restrictions, limited parking, and enhanced security protocols. This guide outlines essential information for smooth operations.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2025

Slidell Airport (KASD) Slidell Airport is about 35 miles from downtown New Orleans and offers a low-traffic option for general aviation. Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional (KAPS) Situated about 30 miles west of New Orleans, KAPS caters to business aviation with FBO services and ramp space.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 13, 2024

Key Takeaways The Cirrus SR22 has evolved significantly since its certification in 2000, introducing key innovations like the Avidyne Entegra glass cockpit in 2003 and the turbocharged SR22 Turbo in 2006, which have set new standards in general aviation.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Air Force hosts several Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) events to educate the flying public on how to conduct operations in and around their SUAs as well as provide a forum for the free flow of information between the military and the general aviation community. And any breach of R-5001 requires Approach to file a pilot deviation.

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Flightworx

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Flightworx Aviation , with its expertise in flight planning, overflight and landing permits, fuel comparisons, commercial operations, and ferry flight & delivery, emerges as a pivotal ally for dispatch teams and crew members. Its significance, however, extends far beyond a mere entry ticket.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 6, 2024

To provide student pilots an opportunity to experience real world general aviation flying outside of the training environment and introduce them to what they can do once they have earned their pilot certificates. To support our member pilots in trying new things in aviation that might be too intimidating for them to try on their own.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, when Gulfstream introduced its Honeywell-made Synthetic Vision System – Primary Flight Display to business aircraft in 2005, it was the real thing. SVS is integrated with flight instruments and primary flight displays (PFDs) to give flight data, such as heading, altitude, airspeed, and attitude.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

When we made the decision to flee Boston early all of those years ago, we reasoned that it was a short flight and access to downtown from an outlying general aviation airport was relatively simple via Uber. Once rolling on the runway, we were cleared to taxi to FlightLevel Aviation on the west side of the field.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Mesa, Arizona, is an exceptional destination for flight training, boasting over 300 sunny days annually, which ensures consistent flying conditions. The city is home to Falcon Field Airport, a hub for general aviation with modern facilities and a rich aviation history.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’m not Lindbergh… This trip was ambitious for me, but quite common in the general aviation community. Small aircraft are designed for these kinds of flights. The approach and taxi are time compressed; the landing is normal speed. Since I filed an IFR flight plan, I requested the Flagstaff One SID.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Flexibility for late arrivals or departures Ramp space available for up to 6 General Aviation (GA) aircraft. The connection between pilots and aircraft (check of qualifications by the applicable Civil Aviation authorities) must be included in the ad hoc form. Towbarless tug capable of moving all our aircraft is provided.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

It was also a convenient location north of the Skyline Route where we could pick up flight following with New York Approach, thus streamlining entry into the procedure. However, a lot of flight training occurs at Orange County and I have seen some questionable airmanship from some of the novices orbiting the field in the past.

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Ask the Pilot

JUNE 28, 2024

The pilots, the flight attendants, and their aircraft were dispatched, flight-planned, and fueled for a trip to Edinburgh. More than once… In 2013, a Southwest 737 destined for Branson, Missouri, instead ended up at a small general aviation field nearby, touching down on a runway less than four thousand feet long.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But I also needed to be airborne at 3:00 pm or else amend my flight plan and arrival time with US Customs in Ogdensville, NY. She disclosed that she took flight lessons when she was younger, but only had experience with Cessnas. All went according to plan. Two officers emerged from the car and approached.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

As you return to the traffic pattern, focus on short and soft field approaches and landings. The longer its been since your last cross-country, the more planning youll need. Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? Make the most out of this opportunity to refine your skills.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Located directly on the Hudson River roughly thirty miles north of New York City, Sleepy Hollow is easily accessed by General Aviation and seven Williamson Flying Club members planned a Halloween pilgrimage there to follow the trail of the Headless Horseman. Even so, combined parking and landing fees totaled $50.

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Airspeed Junkie

APRIL 4, 2022

Most pilots prefer the less is more approach. If you are going to buy a flight bag, makes some hints as to which one your pilot likes so you can buy the perfect gift. Most airlines have moved to ipad apps that have Jeppeson approach plates and some sort of enhanced route planning and radar capabilities.

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Jetwhine

JULY 1, 2024

Despite the incredible improvements in commercial aviation safety, the same cannot be said for general aviation. The fatal accident statistics remain alarming despite the dedicated efforts and safety enhancements from groups like the General Aviation Joint Safety Committee (GAJSC).

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 29, 2024

They are not charted because activities are suspended immediately when spotter aircraft, radar, or ground lookout positions indicate an aircraft might be approaching the area. Special flight rules provide for general aviation operations within the area. SFRA flight plan. VFR pilots must file a D.C.

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Ask the Pilot

OCTOBER 5, 2024

On one of those occasions I asked if she’d be kind enough to sign a copy of our flight plan. Six years after that, on a Sunday morning in 1990, I’m standing at Teterboro Airport, a busy general aviation field in New Jersey, close to New York City. Things have worked out pretty well for me, I think.

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