AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

What we do know (according to data posted on FlightAware and recorded ATC communications) is that the flight departed on May 15 just before 10:00 a.m. Presumably, the pilot was flying on an instrument flight plan, as the flight maintained a cruise altitude of 7,000 feet (and ADS-B groundspeed of 125 to 130 knots) until about 12:53 p.m.

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AV Web

MAY 22, 2024

What we do know (according to data posted on FlightAware and recorded ATC communications) is that the flight departed on May 15 just before 10:00 am local time from Gonzales, Louisiana, (KREG), bound for Louisville, Kentucky. The pilot’s adult twin son and daughter were on board and also died in the tragic crash.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

Center of Gravity Graphs and Tables Weight and balance questions are a test of a pilot’s ability to load their aircraft correctly. These graphs will look very similar to graphs found in your aircraft’s pilot operating handbook that are used for flight planning.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 11, 2025

There’s even an alert for weight and balance when your center of gravity is out of limits. Flight Plan Auto Update – Alerts when ForeFlight receives and loads a new flight plan from the panel avionics. The alert will display a New Flight Plan Loaded From Panel message.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

1: According to 14 CFR Part 107, the remote pilot in command (PIC) of a small unmanned aircraft planning to operate within Class C airspace: A. Is required to file a flight plan C. Example question No. Must use a visual observer B. Is required to receive ATC authorization Correct answer: C Example question No.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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. You must also manage where to load specific cargo to maintain the center of gravity limitations.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 7, 2025

It encourages you to slow down and consider every aspect of your flight. With this handy checklist, flight planning becomes a structured, manageable process. The PAVE checklist is most effective during pre-flight preparation. This keeps you from missing any important details. When Should You Use It?

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