Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

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.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

It is a popular destination for general aviation (GA) business and tourism movements. Also, anytime passengers pay for the flight, it is considered charter. Customs MDPC , MDLR , and MDJB have general aviation terminals (GAT), while MDSD and MDPP have a fixed-base operator (FBO).

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. Although 9/11 marked the weaponization of commercial aircraft, the aftereffects are felt most keenly by General Aviation.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2024

Pre-clearance guide Potential Dublin GA Ban in 2024 The Dublin Airport Authority’s (DAA) consideration of a ban on all ad-hoc flights, including General Aviation (GA), due to the airport exceeding its 32-million passenger capacity. Onboard CIQ clearance must be approved in advance.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

Due to the congestion, authorities are implementing restrictions to accommodate for the influx, which is affecting general aviation (GA). During the peak of the season and due to the Flight Suspension Procedure, ops hours are extended from early morning to late night and weekend. The cost of the lounge is high.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Airport options With the closing of Torrejon (LETO) airport in 2013 to general aviation (GA) traffic, the sole airport in Madrid serving business aviation operators is Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport (LEMD). Anyone on the ramp must have clearance or be accompanied by someone who does. Here’s what you need to know.

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Universal Weather

JULY 5, 2023

Permit confirmations It’s not necessary to note Mexican permit confirmations on your flight plan. The only exception to this regulation is for diplomatic flights with prior approval. CIQ clearance involves deplaning all passengers, crew, and luggage, which may be needed for inbound and outbound operations.

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Universal Weather

JUNE 13, 2023

The following is an overview of what you need to know when operating to Argentina: The Flight Plan Filing Process In Argentina, flight plans must be submitted in person at least two hours prior to international departure. Note that flight plans are only valid for 30 minutes after ETD.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

A little attention to flying defensively may convert those thoughts into mitigation of potential risks in our flight operations. If you maintain constant situational awareness and utilize all available resources, that’s conducive to safe general aviation operations.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Note that PPR confirmations need not be placed in your flight plan’s International Civil Aviation Organization section. VHHH has approximately 20 GA parking spots at the general aviation terminal – but this depends on the aircraft size. The only flights that are handled differently are large aircraft.

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Flightworx

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Central to these considerations is the landing permit, an indispensable tool that grants aircraft the legal clearance to touch down in foreign lands. Their services cater to the unique needs of all three key operators: General Aviation , Non-Schedule Charter , and Schedule Operators.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

This AC also points out that cell phones and LTE-enabled iPads, while prohibited from use in flight by FCC regulations, are allowed to be used in aircraft while on the ground (ie, for picking up a clearance or filing a flight plan). The AC “is intended only to provide clarity.”

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For General Aviation (GA) operations to Barcelona, LEBL is the most frequently used airfield and usually the airport of choice. Due to eCDM (Collaboraborative Decision Making) implementation, departure slots have 0 minutes tolerance, and flight plans must match. Aircraft parking will be confirmed simultaneously.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

General Aviation to the rescue! September 24: Cloudscapes Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 24 Sep 2023 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - 5B2 (Saratoga Springs, NY) 1.9 From flight planning, I knew that we would experience rain, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and darkness.

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OCTOBER 28, 2023

Located directly on the Hudson River roughly thirty miles north of New York City, Sleepy Hollow is easily accessed by General Aviation and seven Williamson Flying Club members planned a Halloween pilgrimage there to follow the trail of the Headless Horseman. Better safe than sorry.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 2, 2024

Special procedures for arriving and departing flights have been established for this period. Pilots planning to depart from or arrive at the event must get prior permission (PPR) if their flight plan is filed under IFR with a flight plan type of Y or Z. Airport slots are not needed here but PPR is.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 25, 2023

Upon slot approval, a confirmation number is provided, and this must be entered in the remarks section of your flight plan. Both locations require that slot confirmations be noted in the remarks section of your flight plan. Basel (LFSB) mandates both airport slots and PPRs. LFSB currently has no slot or PPR requirements.

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

For business aircraft operators, setting up a flight to San Jose (SJO/MROC) is not a difficult proposition, and there’s nothing onerous from the regulatory perspective. Confirmation reference does not need to be placed in flight planning remarks. Aircraft Parking GA parking is relatively limited at all AOEs in Costa Rica.

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JULY 7, 2024

When we made the decision to flee Boston early all of those years ago, we reasoned that it was a short flight and access to downtown from an outlying general aviation airport was relatively simple via Uber. Once rolling on the runway, we were cleared to taxi to FlightLevel Aviation on the west side of the field.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

Here’s what you need to know: Airport Options Paris le bourget airport is the best option for business aviation flights. LFPG allows General Aviation (GA) operations for passengers with airline connections only, and aircraft may only stay on the ground for a few hours. The ramp is located in front of FBO.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 18, 2024

Curfews – LFMN is a 24-hour AOE with a General Aviation Terminal (GAT). CDM programs determine if airway and airport slots match flight plans. In the event of a missed match, flight plans are auto-cancelled. A-CDM – In November 2019, Nice launched Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM).

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Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Flexibility for late arrivals or departures Ramp space available for up to 6 General Aviation (GA) aircraft. Customs clearance can be done in the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO). The connection between pilots and aircraft (check of qualifications by the applicable Civil Aviation authorities) must be included in the ad hoc form.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 29, 2024

If the restricted area is not active and has been released to the controlling agency, the ATC facility will allow the aircraft to operate in the restricted airspace without issuing specific clearance. An aircraft can operate in these corridors without a clearance from or communication with ATC. SFRA flight plan.

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JULY 6, 2024

To provide student pilots an opportunity to experience real world general aviation flying outside of the training environment and introduce them to what they can do once they have earned their pilot certificates. To support our member pilots in trying new things in aviation that might be too intimidating for them to try on their own.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’m not Lindbergh… This trip was ambitious for me, but quite common in the general aviation community. Small aircraft are designed for these kinds of flights. It’s technically an IFR procedure, but can be used by any pilot to assure clearance from obstacles.

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JULY 21, 2024

None of us were confident that the New York Approach controller from our inbound flight to Orange County would be particularly helpful in arranging flight following or a Bravo clearance. We departed on a more southeast heading to ensure clearance with Stewart International's class Delta airspace.

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Ask the Pilot

JUNE 28, 2024

The pilots, the flight attendants, and their aircraft were dispatched, flight-planned, and fueled for a trip to Edinburgh. More than once… In 2013, a Southwest 737 destined for Branson, Missouri, instead ended up at a small general aviation field nearby, touching down on a runway less than four thousand feet long.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

But I also needed to be airborne at 3:00 pm or else amend my flight plan and arrival time with US Customs in Ogdensville, NY. She disclosed that she took flight lessons when she was younger, but only had experience with Cessnas. I pre-flighted the Warrior, mentally refreshed on my plan for getting home, and cranked the engine.

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