Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

She walked me through the foyer to the spotless, freshly painted hangar. The GameBird is right at home on the grass, pavement, or TacAeros clean hangar. Working hard not to overcontrol the airplane with my feet, and the slightest touch of right aileron to counteract a 20-knot crosswind, I brought the power in and rotated at 80.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

I filed IFR , mostly so that I could get the altitude I wanted without having to worry about cloud clearances, and so if some little squirt cumulus popped up, I could blast through it or just nick the side of it. Kentland has a 4,000-foot runway, east/west, with a crosswind straight out of the north.

Weather 75

Weather Runway Knot Rudder 75

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As private aviation to the region increases, operators must navigate specific airport procedures, customs clearance requirements, and infrastructure limitations. Heres everything you need to know about operating a business jet to Quintana Roo, including airport options, peak season trends, and key operational considerations. miles (3.06

UTC 52

UTC Clearance Flight Plan Density Altitude 52

Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2024

RJTT does not have a hangar for GA, but RJAA does have hangarage available. Since July 2021, a new Business Aviation Gate has opened with its own customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance channel. A general aviation channel within the common terminal with CIQ clearance channel is available.

Clearance 52

Clearance General Aviation Hangar Fixed Base Operator 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

There was a nice crosswind, and I demonstrated landing on a concrete expansion joint, offset from the runway centerline. It had undergone some repair work done after experiencing soot and smoke damage from a fire in a nearby hangar. I could tell that this had the CFI’s full attention. Then off to the other runway for a full stop.

Pitot Tube 81

Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 81

Air Facts

APRIL 10, 2024

He was thrilled and sent me a picture of her by the new hangar. The new owner was thrilled and sent me a picture of the Cardinal by its new hangar. Like many local GA airports, we have a group of pilots (mostly older, retired aircraft owners) who congregate most days in one hangar or another. And that’s it isn’t it?

Pilot 52

Pilot General Aviation VOR Cockpit 52

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. Fortunately, the clearance was a simple one that morning because I was absurdly tongue tied while talking to Rochester. This airport is a mere 1.4 Must be the bootlegger's strip.

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82