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High-Tech One Upmanship

Air Facts

Now, instead of showing up in flight ops and finding my flight planning had all been done for me by my dispatcher, I was now the dispatcher. KMPO is an non-towered field as are several other places I fly to and from on an IFR flight plan. Ill get our clearance on my hearing aid. Now fast forward to 2024.

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Costa Rica: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

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. Upon arrival passengers will be escorted by the ground handler to a separate CIQ/agriculture clearance line in the main commercial terminal.

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United Kingdom: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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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. When planning a tech stop in the UK, be aware of airport hours, curfews, and anticipated airport congestion. Customs Alert!

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Argentina: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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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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Dominican Republic: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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Customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance is usually done at the GAT or FBO with an average clearance time of about 5-10 minutes, depending upon traffic and all required information provided to authorities in advance. Your ground handler can complete the required flight plan form and submit it on your behalf.

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Savannah, Georgia

Gary's Flight Journal

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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Paris, France: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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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.