Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The next leg, and the two after it, followed my standard cross-country plan. 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. What the…?

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 14, 2024

For a flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed , and any known traffic delays of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATC.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

Pre-clearance guide Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a popular business aviation destination in Europe. The airport infrastructure, including the tarmac, taxiways, and runways, is well-maintained. A confirmation number will be provided for approved slots, but it does not need to be included in remarks 18 of the flight plan.

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Flightworx

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From the critical steps of flight plan filing and securing landing permits to the practicalities of fuel management, airport fees, and navigating customs and immigration, we will explore the facets that make private jet travel in the UK both a privilege and a responsibility. Don’t leave access to chance.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

READ MORE: Healthy Obsession: What Flight Sim Has Done for Me Pro tip: If the ATD does not have side-view screens, the CFI should remind the learner that each turn they make will be in 90-degree increments. If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. It’s an ATD.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Ramp congestion also occurs at smaller destinations such as popular Nevis (TKPN) , with its 4,003-foot runway, and smaller outer islands in the Bahamas. Parking and access challenges During high season, GA access to many destinations becomes more challenging, with additional trip planning lead time recommended. For return to the U.S.,

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Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I launched from runway three-two and pointed for the Snow Hill VOR. I already had set up for Patuxent approach so I switched from CTAF to Pax to pick up my clearance. On departure I flew runway heading for a good distance. I think it was a combination of altitude and the active runway at Myrtle Beach.

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Air Facts

APRIL 29, 2024

A pit stop at North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (KCRE) was planned, and after a weather briefing, I filed an IFR flight plan. I queried ATC about when to expect the approach clearance and was informed that the Saratoga had appeared to land but the pilot hadn’t contacted ATC to close his IFR flight plan.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Use the CRAFT acronym to note down departure clearances quickly. The Importance of Clear IFR Radio Communication If youre on an IFR flight, chances are youre dealing with clouds and low visibility. You may be asking for a clearance or reporting your position. Every flight has those. Why Why are you calling?

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. SID (Intl, Amílcar Cabral, Cape Verde) offers a long runway and is a good technical stop on this route. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. SID (Intl, Amílcar Cabral, Cape Verde) offers a long runway and is a good technical stop on this route. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning.

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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. During flight planning, I determined that 8,000 feet would provide the best wind advantage of the available preferred westbound IFR cruise altitudes. This airport is a mere 1.4 South Bass Island.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Embraer Aircraft Services A complete line of apps to assist operators of Embraer aircraft with support and services, performance and flight planning.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

First, I planned to fly into midsize airports equipped with both approach radar and an operating tower. While the temptation to find cheaper gas at an uncontrolled field loomed large, the extra services provided by the approach control, clearance delivery, and a busier FBO seemed to make more sense. It was time to divert.

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

MRPV is closer to San Jose’s city center than MROC but has a shorter (5,905-foot) runway and restricted hours of operation. Domestic Airports If you plan to use a domestic airfield in Costa Rica, you’ll need to arrive/depart the country via an Airport of Entry (AOE). No fees are associated with CIQ clearance in Costa Rica.

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Photographic Logbook

APRIL 19, 2024

However, there was a presidential TFR (temporary flight restriction) around Scranton that lay on a direct line between Sodus and Philly. It added less than 10 minutes to the overall flight time. The reroute was minimal, an insertion of Yardley VOR (ARD) into my flight plan. Runway and raindrops.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Runway incursions are caused by lapses in awareness and communication. Follow procedures when requesting an SVFR clearance or departing a non-towered airport. Its key elements include: Upwind leg: After takeoff, you fly straight out, climbing away from the runway. Determining the Active Runway Where is the active runway based?

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

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. Taking the train back to Linden, we preflighted, untied, and filed our flight plan on ForeFlight.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

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. Taking the train back to Linden, we preflighted, untied, and filed our flight plan on ForeFlight.

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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. Grand Cayman had been in sight for a while and we were vectored to a five mile final for runway 08.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

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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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Communication and Coordination ATC services are generally available to IFR and VFR flight operations throughout most of the country—so use them for most flights. But too few pilots leverage air traffic control when outside of these requirement areas, though its services are broadly available.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 9, 2024

Exactly like NYC, downtown Boston is encircled by restrictive Class Bravo airspace down to the surface that requires explicit clearance to enter. Boston Skyways -- a Boston Logan Tower frequency dedicated to city tour traffic -- will set restrictions for pilots based on which runways are in active use at Logan. I was a little nervous.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 25, 2023

ferry flights aren’t able to use this). LSSG is busy throughout the day, and because there is only one runway, delays are often incurred in bad weather. However, no runway closures are anticipated during the EBACE event as all demo flights will obtain slots via normal channels.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

New Adventures in Flight Planning and Filing I decided to test-drive my PIN and the whole FRZ process for the first time as my annual fall solo flight in October of 2023. Any flight into the FRZ requires a FRZ flight plan. For the most part, the process was quick and easy.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 15, 2024

Real World VFR Online Course This fun and educational course will give you the confidence to fly cross-country flights in VFR conditions, whether your destination is a remote island runway or a busy Class B airline hub. Ride along with an experienced pilot and flight instructor as they fly ten end-to-end flights.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is active. An airport has closed a runway/taxiway/apron for maintenance. A Real-Life Example Pilots who do not review NOTAMS before flight put themselves (and others) in danger. He landed on a closed turf runway, causing the aircraft to nose over. a closed runway has been reopened).

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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. 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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Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

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. All went according to plan. Stunning views beyond our windows rendered me a speechless witness of nature's grandeur.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Peak hours of airline operations are 0700 – 1100 and 1200 – 1400 local, but this does not affect GA operations, as there are four runways available. Due to eCDM (Collaboraborative Decision Making) implementation, departure slots have 0 minutes tolerance, and flight plans must match. Curfews LEMD operates 24 hours a day.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

For example, if we were to takeoff on an airfield at sea level at 0C (32F), it would take 1520ft to reach our obstacle clearance height of 50ft. Whereas for the same airfield on a different day, if it were 30C (86F), that same obstacle clearance height would take 1880ft. That’s an extra 360ft! The post What Is Air Density?

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Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

Note: The sample allocations for runways might undergo changes for the Olympic games. Runway Traffic Periods: Green Period: For regular traffic. Performance: The airport has 2 runways: Runway 05-23: 5,541′ x 154′ with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 91,190 pounds and a maximum landing weight (MLW) of 83,500 pounds.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Runways, taxiways, and ramp areas at LEBL are in good condition. Due to eCDM (Collaboraborative Decision Making) implementation, departure slots have 0 minutes tolerance, and flight plans must match. Please note that private aircraft security is not possible or permitted at this location unless your flight is diplomatic.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The next leg, and the two after it, followed my standard cross-country plan. 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. What the…?

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Weather Runway Knot Rudder 52

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, when Gulfstream introduced its Honeywell-made Synthetic Vision System – Primary Flight Display to business aircraft in 2005, it was the real thing. Airports and runways will be clearly marked, and could be even textured to represent asphalt, grass, and other surfaces. The images were artificial, and looked it.

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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. The airport infrastructure, including the tarmac, taxiways, and runways, is well-maintained.

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Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I completed my pre flight with only needing to sump fuel on departure day. My Garmin 480 is updated and I have my flight plan ready for entry after planning on Foreflight. After warming the oil I taxied for runway two and picked up my super secret squawk code to get out with the TFR in place. Saturday 11.4

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