Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

I had already fueled and readied the Warrior for departure, it was just a matter of pulling her out of the hangar. From flight planning, I knew that we would experience rain, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and darkness. We departed Sodus VFR and contacted Rochester Approach for our instrument clearance.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Five years later, Surack Enterprises’ footprint in aviation has expanded to include fixed-wing charter flights using various Cessna Citation jets, Cirrus Vision Jet SF50s, and Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprops. And with a larger aircraft, a new hangar is being built at the company’s FWA (Intl, Fort Wayne IN) base.

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Jet Pilot Hangar Approach 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

New Adventures in Flight Planning and Filing I decided to test-drive my PIN and the whole FRZ process for the first time as my annual fall solo flight in October of 2023. Any flight into the FRZ requires a FRZ flight plan. For the most part, the process was quick and easy.

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Before heading to the plane, you might have a chance to cover basic principles of flight, and will certainly discuss current weather conditions, safety protocols, and the days flight plan. This hands-on process involves using a standardized checklist to examine the aircraft with the aim of ensuring flight safety.

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Rudder Descent Pilot Runway 97

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

The team built brand new hangars and a state-of-the-art terminal, presenting an impressive 7-acre ramp – the largest of its kind in the area for transient aircraft. Our approach to safety is people-first,” says Dir of Safety Jason Sahl. We refresh our locations, with several remodels and hangar expansions approximately every 7 years.

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Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I've been going through weather updates and long range forecasts for the last two weeks along with reviewing approaches and alternates for our flight. To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. Saturday 9.16 Sunday 9.17 Departure Day!

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With an executive terminal that offers seamless domestic and international handling, Jet Aviation DXB offers comprehensive services, including executive and crew lounges, conference rooms, weather and flight planning facilities, and a duty-free shop. “To The new hangar increases overall hangar capacity by 70%.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

After climbing through a localized layer of clouds, we found ourselves cruising in smooth air on an IFR flight plan with clouds scattered about -- but not impinging on -- our route. Approach called the Cirrus again -- because of course it was a Cirrus -- and issued him another vector away from Warrior 481. We have arrived!"

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Approach Clearance Runway General Aviation 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Just to be clear, although I avoid flying in “hard” IFR, all of my IFR practice includes approaches to minimums, go-arounds, and holding patterns—just in case. Soft” IFR is what you plan for, and “hard” IFR is what you might get. On this leg, being able to fly under the clouds was an unexpected gift.

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Gary's Flight Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

The Weather Watch Some of my go to weather pages have changed or gone away but I have been working on some new to me weather tools for my cross country flight planning. Pre-Flight It's the day before departure and I am going to complete my preflight and fuel sump. Why do I think this will be like the hangar wait list.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

No hangar facilities available. Heli Transfers In an innovative approach to transportation, Universal Aviation France is collaborating with a helicopter service to offer quick transfers from downtown Paris to LFAQ, providing a seamless connection for international departures with on-site customs clearance. No potable water supply.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Services often include self-service fuel pumps, a flight school, and a small terminal with a lounge, restrooms, and vending machines. Hangar space is sometimes available for under $50/night – a nice option if storms are expected. The approach and taxi are time compressed; the landing is normal speed.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Professional Pilot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This approach allows them to foster strong relationships with their clients, understanding their needs and preferences on a personal level. All our airplanes are hangared at Million Air HOU, too. Safety measures are built into every aspect of the companys operation, from flight planning to on-board preferences.

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Pilot Airplanes Jet Flight Plan 40

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Preparations for this trip the night before included: Flight planning to time-out each of the four legs of the planned round trip as well as verification of customs hours (Kingston, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm M-F, Ogdensburg, 8:00 am to midnight every day). Filing three IFR flight plans (KSDC to CYGK, CYGK to CYRO, and CYRO to KOGS).

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Runway Flight Plan Clearance Weather 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

Reservations about Reservations "Hangars Cafe, how can I help you?" "Do On July 21, 2024 we departed the Rochester area in three airplanes carrying a total of ten people for an incredible view of Manhattan with lunch afterward at Hangars Cafe on the field at the Sky Acres Airport (44N). answered New York Approach brightly.

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Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes 88

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Our original plan was to head to Galveston but with my knee giving me fits we thought it best to make a shorter flight. I also secured hangar space for the week to the tune of $75 a night. I already had set up for Patuxent approach so I switched from CTAF to Pax to pick up my clearance.

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Runway Approach Weather VOR 102

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I was escorted outside by a docent who was supposed to have led the 2:30 pm Reserve Hangar tour, but was available because no one signed up for it. 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. All went according to plan. Don't Hit Canada!

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Approach Clearance Airplanes Runway 52

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Located on the northwest edge of Rogers Dry Lake, the complex was originally centered around the administrative hangar building constructed in 1954. One of the most notable structures is the space shuttle program’s Mate-Demate Device and hangar, located in Area A to the north of the main complex. supersonic transport program.

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Gary's Flight Journal

JUNE 29, 2024

I returned to the hangar and shut down wanting to give everything a look. I was VFR decided not to open the IFR flight plan. My choice was New York approach or Allentown but I would have to descend for the Allentown switch. I filed and opened my flight plan for the ride home. Abort Abort!! I climbed to 8.5

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Runway Flight Plan Approach Hangar 92

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Off Sodus, I briefly leveled at 2,500 feet to remain visual until I received my instrument clearance from Rochester Approach. During flight planning, I determined that 8,000 feet would provide the best wind advantage of the available preferred westbound IFR cruise altitudes. The Perry Memorial seen from downwind.

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Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

He noted that most airports income has held pretty steady over the years, with income from streams such as hangars and fuel flowage having stayed relatively flat. There are some reports of errors as well, for planes being charged for overflying an airport, a go-around, or a practice approach.

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Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

In fact, we have a window over the stove that looks into the hangar. As I approach 10 nm out, I make a call on 122.7 The radio is quiet as I approach, and the turn to the 45 degree entry is easy and smooth. The ponds ahead and to my right tell me I am in the right place, and the approach end of runway 9 appears aside me.

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Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Reservations have been made, the estate tour is booked, rental car locked in, and hangar space secured. It’s scary but we both talk out the plan then double team all reservations required. I completed my pre flight with only needing to sump fuel on departure day. I worked each approach in reverse order of our flight south.

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Approach Knot VOR Weather 52

Air Facts

MAY 29, 2024

This, by the way, was the only country on our entire trip where prior permission to land was rerequired other than by filing a flight plan from the country of departure. They have an approach to people which is warm and friendly. I should say here, that the approach to the field at B. 1, in Greenland, is the bottleneck.

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Weather Jet Pilot Descent 93

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

Can you fly a zero-thrust, single-engine approach to minimums today? Establish your limitations based on needing half again or double those handbook numbers—plan to aim low and finish high. Too many pilots have believed the brochure brag of a 700-mile range and have flight planned accordingly, to their eventual regret.

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Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 58

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

While the nature of aeromedical flying doesn’t allow for much planning, Intermountain Life Flight pilots use ForeFlight and ARINCDirect. We do have operational control specialists always on duty who are becoming more involved in the flight planning process, but that responsibility still falls mostly on the pilot.”

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

While the nature of aeromedical flying doesn’t allow for much planning, Intermountain Life Flight pilots use ForeFlight and ARINCDirect. We do have operational control specialists always on duty who are becoming more involved in the flight planning process, but that responsibility still falls mostly on the pilot.”

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Airplanes 40

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 20, 2025

A close embrace tango was committed, Rambo was safely tucked away in his familiar hangar, and in December we retreated to Colombia. While the air traffic controllers spoke good English, the flight-planning officer on the ground did not. We made numerous radio calls to their towers and approach frequencies but got no replies.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot in Command NOTAMs Weather 73

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

Subsequently, one must examine flight planning requirements, including the days duration, augmented crew requirements, and any necessity for intermediate stops for crew changes and refueling, especially if the aircraft cannot reach its final destination non-stop. Can the security personnel approach the FBO to meet the passengers?

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