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Caribbean Business Aviation Guide: 2024-2025 Peak Season Planning Tips

Universal Weather

This information is typically available via NOTAM. Thus, non-commercial aircraft and non-cargo vessels generally will be prohibited from going to Cuba.” Temporary Hours Adjustment (NOTAM A1515/24): Aug 26 – Nov 23, 2024 : Airport hours are temporarily reduced to 12:00 – 23:59.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Requirements

Pilot Institute

They often are too busy to plan a commercial flight from start to finish. As a result, larger operations often rely on dispatchers specializing in flight planning to handle the responsibility. So, taking information from multiple sources, such as NOTAMs and SIGMETs, is important.

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A dream comes true: flying the jumbo jet

Fly with Eva

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. ‘Who gets to fly first, did you guys decide yet?

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What Is Air Density? A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Check NOTAMs and weather briefings for any density altitude advisories. Adjusting Flight Operations Based on Air Density You can do a few things to your operation that will help reduce the effect of high-density altitudes. Consider taking less fuel, cargo, or passengers when operating into high-density airfields.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

FAA Requirements for Currency You can find one of the key regulations about currency in 14 CFR 61.57Recent Flight Experience: Pilot in Command. To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo, you must have completed at least three takeoffs and landings within the last 90 days.

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