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Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix 2024: Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

The sporting and cultural events scheduled on “Côte d’Azur” between May 14 and May 27 are likely to generate air traffic exceeding the receiving capacities of Nice Airport and Monaco Helipad. Specific Restrictions: May 18-19 & May 25-27: No VFR flights are allowed except for piston-engine aircraft.

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Class C Airspace Explained

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C airspace is essential for controlling general aviation and airline traffic for medium-sized airports.

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Greece: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

There are many popular Greek destinations, for operators planning general aviation movements, to consider for Greece. The good news is that operating to and within Greece is not onerous – from a planning or day-of-operation perspective. For departure to non-EU destinations, CIQ clearance is necessary.

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United Kingdom: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

At some UK airbases – such as RAF Leuchars (EGQL) – PPRs are only issued to General Aviation (GA) during significant golfing events. Tech Stops For tech stops, a general aviation report is submitted to Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) authorities, who will process the information and determine if a clearance is required.

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Close, but no Cigar

Air Facts

As MTH is non-towered, we intended to get our IFR clearance in the air after departing and heading south. But ATC was very helpful and gave us our IFR clearance quickly and we were on our way without even a glimpse of an F-16. No taxiway so we back taxi to the General Aviation ramp. ADIZ”, like right away! What the heck?

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Costa Rica: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

Customs San Jose Airport now has a dedicated general aviation terminal with onsite Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ). In the case of tech stops, arrival cards are not needed, and CIQ clearance is not required so long as crew/passengers do not embark/disembark. No fees are associated with CIQ clearance in Costa Rica.

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New York State of Mind

Plane and Pilot

We studied all of our options going into New York via general aviation. The day before we left, I had already worked the flight plan dozens of times, looking for potential pitfalls and hiccups. Yes, sir, we are requesting Bravo clearance for the Hudson River at 1,500. Yes, sir, 20Z with VFR request,” I said.