Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Flying to Europe is well within reach for many executive jet types. Modern executive jets have the capability to fly from the Americas to Europe. This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. Over the north Atlantic, we usually have to deal with the polar front jet stream.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Muroc was where many of America’s first experimental jet and rocket planes took flight, including the Bell XS-1, the rocket-plane which first broke the speed of sound back in October, 1947. The Center flew the A-5A in a year-long series of flights in support of the U.S. supersonic transport program.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

The day before we left, I had already worked the flight plan dozens of times, looking for potential pitfalls and hiccups. I ran my plan by my son, and he agreed that we were very capable of having this added adventure. Approved as requested, turn right to a heading of 110 degrees,” said Newark Approach.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

The day before we left, I had already worked the flight plan dozens of times, looking for potential pitfalls and hiccups. I ran my plan by my son, and he agreed that we were very capable of having this added adventure. Approved as requested, turn right to a heading of 110 degrees,” said Newark Approach.

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Flightworx

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

At Flightworx Aviation, our profound expertise in Flight Planning, Overflight & Landing Permits , and other flight support solutions, consistently underscores the importance of understanding the key considerations when applying for these permits.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In June I made a transcontinental flight in Big Sam , my Cessna Skylane. It was interesting and a lot of fun for a lot of reasons, with most of them having to do with not flying a jet and not being restricted by ATC and all the regulatory stuff that makes an airline pilot feel like he’s roped and tied. Why am I free?

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

A Dunkin' in Jasper, GA made for makeshift flight planning space as we waited on fog to lift at Pickens County Airport. The ODP was a key element of my departure strategy, but I also filed to IPECA, the missed approach fix for the instrument approach to the runway we would use that morning.

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Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

Flashes of previous 737 experience, flight training, moving all over the planet, Phoenix, Girona, Rome, Barcelona, Hong Kong, manuals, operating procedures and limitations. I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. First time taxiing a jet, another tick in the box today.

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Northstar VFR

JANUARY 21, 2024

I’m pretty close to the airport so I have time to enjoy a coffee, flight plan and then get ready. My flight plan and performance numbers are all electronically uploaded to the computer system on the plane. The flight up is pretty uneventful. Equally, the approach and landing are fairly uneventful.

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Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Impact on private jet operators Rising fuel prices can also have a significant impact on private jet operators. Private jet operators typically charge their customers by the hour, and so rising fuel prices can lead to higher hourly rates. This can make private jet travel less affordable for some customers.

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Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I completed my pre flight with only needing to sump fuel on departure day. My Garmin 480 is updated and I have my flight plan ready for entry after planning on Foreflight. It was a beautiful VFR day and Patuxent asked if I wanted to open my IFR plan. I worked each approach in reverse order of our flight south.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

READ MORE: Cirrus Adds Second Vision Jet Simulator In this scenario, the options are a 180-degree turn using only rudder to avoid overbanking—common when you lose the outside horizon reference—to get back to VFR conditions or contacting ATC to ask where the nearest VFR is. You may even put the learner in and out of the clouds.

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Flightworx

APRIL 19, 2024

Traditionally, aircraft maintenance has relied on scheduled or reactive approaches, which could be inefficient and could lead to longer downtimes if carried out improperly. This predictive maintenance approach minimises unexpected breakdowns, improves maintenance schedules, and extends the lifespan of aircraft components.

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Professional Pilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Albinati recalls that, during this time, management companies would occasionally approach the company to offer their services. Foundation and growth In the early 2000s, a friend approached Albinati seeking his help in purchasing and managing an aircraft. We use Collins Aerospace ARINCDirect for all flight planning and routing.

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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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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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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. This mandates a nuanced and culturally aware approach to navigating diverse landscapes effectively.

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Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

To obtain an instrument rating, you will need to complete additional flight training beyond the PPL. The training covers topics such as flight planning, navigation and instrument approaches. You’ll also need to complete a checkride, or practical test, to demonstrate your capabilities in the cockpit.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

The fixed-base operator (Regional Jet Center) filled up our fuel tanks and provided complimentary hot dogs and ice cream for brunch. FBO’s provide services for all kinds of aircraft; everything from a small Cessna 152 to a charter Boeing Business Jet. The approach and taxi are time compressed; the landing is normal speed.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 29, 2024

All of this was done with absolutely no flight plan!” The plane kept wanting to roll right, so I hard to start the jet and get it up to 100% on that side to keep it from rolling over. As I approached the field, I told my co-pilot to get ready. There were really no navaids. Most of the flying was done with dead reckoning.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Finding us there, Chief Instructor Mike B commented that we were an "optimistic group" owing to an approaching cold front. Two jets and one piston aircraft were queued up to depart from the same runway when we arrived. Line crew at Million Air chocks Warrior 481 next to a Cirrus Vision Jet.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Fleet and flight operations At the heart of Intermountain’s life-saving mission is its aviation division. While the nature of aeromedical flying doesn’t allow for much planning, Intermountain Life Flight pilots use ForeFlight and ARINCDirect. We’ve been using ARINC for the Challenger 604,” Johnson explains. “We

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Fleet and flight operations At the heart of Intermountain’s life-saving mission is its aviation division. While the nature of aeromedical flying doesn’t allow for much planning, Intermountain Life Flight pilots use ForeFlight and ARINCDirect. We’ve been using ARINC for the Challenger 604,” Johnson explains. “We

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Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

In this edition we’ll feature Galaxy FBO, Million Air, Texas Jet, and Bohlke International Aviation. Best in the US It didn’t take long for Galaxy FBO to take flight with remarkable success, soaring to first place in the 2024 rankings just 2 years after its inception, with an overall mark of 9.85. Galaxy FBO ADS (Addison TX).

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Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

hours, depending on traffic conditions Le Bourget is open 24 hours for arrivals, but jet engine departures from the apron are prohibited between 2215 and 0600 local. Permission for late departures is possible with prior approval for medical evacuation flights only. Conducts over 100 executive flights per year. 24-hour service.

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Ask the Pilot

JUNE 28, 2024

April 23, 2019 DID YOU HEAR the one about the flight that went to Edinburgh instead of Dusseldorf? On March 25th, a British Airways regional jet took off from London City Airport (LCY) bound for Dusseldorf, Germany. Not until the jet touched down did they realize they were headed to the wrong city. angle irresistible.

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Air Facts

MAY 24, 2024

We started up the engine, got the weather, asked the tower for our instrument flight plan, and began to taxi from the T-hangars on the east side of the field down the familiar route of “Hotel, Echo” to runway 18 right for a departure to the north with a turn to the east. The flight was uneventful—a good thing!

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Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

Below, the boats and jet skis stream across the lake—people enjoying their own adventure this evening as I fly overhead. 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. They probably don’t notice me, but I watch them intently.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 8, 2024

ATR-72-500 9M-FYG (Route: SZB-XSP) My photo Economy Class For my trip report, click here My thoughts The turboprop aircraft may travel at a slower speed and fly at a lower altitude than the jet aircraft, it is a cheaper aircraft to operate and is more cost efficent on routes that has lesser demand and better suited for shorter runways.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 13, 2024

The evolution of the SR22 took a decisive turn with the advent of the Avidyne Entegra primary flight display in 2003, making it the first light aircraft to come with a full glass cockpit. This bespoke approach to aircraft design ensures that each SR22 is a true reflection of its owner’s style and needs.

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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. Top Gun Movie.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Passenger charter is another common type of part 135 operation and can use corporate jets, turboprops, or smaller piston airplanes. Flight Experience Required: Low Part 135 Pilot in Command Visual Flight Rules As a subset of part 135 operations mentioned above there can be operations that are conducted in visual flight rules (VFR) only.

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