Air Facts

AUGUST 16, 2024

I fly a Rockwell Commander 114B which I flight plan at 14 gph and 140 kts. It turns out that an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Orlando would have cost $1,646.00 (CND with taxes) but going Air Phil is way more fun. Friday was a day to decompress, spending time around the pool and preparing the Commander for the flight home.

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Weather Knot Ceiling Turbulence 77

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

I had already fueled and readied the Warrior for departure, it was just a matter of pulling her out of the hangar. From flight planning, I knew that we would experience rain, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and darkness. We departed Sodus VFR and contacted Rochester Approach for our instrument clearance.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Final Approach Airplanes 52

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. Jet Nassau offers ground support services at NAS (Nassau, Bahamas), with 20,000 sq ft of hangar space and 300,000 sq ft of ramp space. BGR (Intl, Bangor ME) is a preferred tech stop for transatlantic flights.

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Jet Weather True Airspeed Turbulence 98

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. Jet Nassau offers ground support services at NAS (Nassau, Bahamas), with 20,000 sq ft of hangar space and 300,000 sq ft of ramp space. BGR (Intl, Bangor ME) is a preferred tech stop for transatlantic flights.

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Jet Weather True Airspeed Turbulence 98

Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

Aircraft hangar space is available at Le Bourget but is limited during the winter months. Facilities include a lounge, crew lounge, and heated 3,000 sqm hangar that can accommodate aircraft up to BBJ size. FBOs need to be included in section 18 of your flight plan. The ramp is located in front of FBO.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Fixed Base Operator Weather Clearance 52

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Note that PPR confirmations need not be placed in your flight plan’s International Civil Aviation Organization section. Therefore, it’s best to be at the airport at least two hours before departure to ensure the FBO has all documentation for departure, customs, fuel, flight plans, and weather packages.

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Clearance General Aviation Weather Runway 52

Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Reservations have been made, the estate tour is booked, rental car locked in, and hangar space secured. It’s scary but we both talk out the plan then double team all reservations required. I completed my pre flight with only needing to sump fuel on departure day. The whole process has become second nature. Saturday 11.4

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Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. It's now 7am and our planned departure time was 9am arriving just after noon. I checked the hangar and had no bulb in my parts cabinet. Departure Day! New bulb installed and checked, we are ready to go!

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Weather Clearance VOR Approach 52

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Our original plan was to head to Galveston but with my knee giving me fits we thought it best to make a shorter flight. I also secured hangar space for the week to the tune of $75 a night. I already had set up for Patuxent approach so I switched from CTAF to Pax to pick up my clearance. Ok, enough rambling.

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Runway Approach Weather VOR 105

Universal Weather

JANUARY 18, 2024

CDM programs determine if airway and airport slots match flight plans. In the event of a missed match, flight plans are auto-cancelled. Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) clearance is normally available at the LFMN GAT 0800-2100 local. Our blog has more information about A-CDM in Spain and Italy.

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Jet Flight Plan 52

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JULY 7, 2024

After climbing through a localized layer of clouds, we found ourselves cruising in smooth air on an IFR flight plan with clouds scattered about -- but not impinging on -- our route. That Lancair doesn't have a clearance and should yield to you," indicated Beverly Ground. It was my best experience ever with the tower there.

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Approach Clearance Runway General Aviation 52

Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

No hangar facilities available. Heli Transfers In an innovative approach to transportation, Universal Aviation France is collaborating with a helicopter service to offer quick transfers from downtown Paris to LFAQ, providing a seamless connection for international departures with on-site customs clearance. No potable water supply.

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Runway Fixed Base Operator UTC Clearance 52

Air Facts

MAY 29, 2024

In February, we went to Washington and spent two days there obtaining the necessary clearances from the Department of State, the Air Force, and the National Aeronautic Association. The Air Force, fearing for its safety, offered hangar space for it. Ultimately, the good word came and we were at last given our clearance.

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Weather Jet Pilot Descent 61

Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Confirmation reference does not need to be placed in flight planning remarks. Hangar facilities are not available for transient business aviation operations at MROC. Hangar facilities are not available for transient business aviation operations at MROC. MROC has only eight GA parking spots. NXXXdatemonth).

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JULY 21, 2024

Reservations about Reservations "Hangars Cafe, how can I help you?" "Do On July 21, 2024 we departed the Rochester area in three airplanes carrying a total of ten people for an incredible view of Manhattan with lunch afterward at Hangars Cafe on the field at the Sky Acres Airport (44N). Do you take reservations?" "It It depends.

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Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Services often include self-service fuel pumps, a flight school, and a small terminal with a lounge, restrooms, and vending machines. Hangar space is sometimes available for under $50/night – a nice option if storms are expected. Since I filed an IFR flight plan, I requested the Flagstaff One SID.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

Preparations for this trip the night before included: Flight planning to time-out each of the four legs of the planned round trip as well as verification of customs hours (Kingston, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm M-F, Ogdensburg, 8:00 am to midnight every day). Filing three IFR flight plans (KSDC to CYGK, CYGK to CYRO, and CYRO to KOGS).

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Runway Flight Plan Clearance Weather 52

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

I was escorted outside by a docent who was supposed to have led the 2:30 pm Reserve Hangar tour, but was available because no one signed up for it. 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. Yes, I missed an opportunity for a one on one tour!

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Approach Clearance Airplanes Runway 52