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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Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

of payload, enables LPV and RNP approaches down to 0.3nm to expand the range of airports where precision approaches can be performed, and saves 15 minutes or more on a typical flight with CPDLC Departure Clearances. The integrated FMS enables graphical flight planning and streamlines operations.

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Our guide covers everything from Prior Permission Required (PPR) procedures and landing permits to flight planning, customs clearance, and cultural considerations, as well as the unique challenges of operating at regional airports, managing potential fuel shortages, and preparing for peak seasons in popular locations.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If cabotage has been performed, significant fines may apply along with denial for future operations for a specified period Customs Customs and security clearance procedures are straightforward and user-friendly for operators arriving in Spain, from either inside or outside the Schengen area. Here are some tips to make your planning easier.

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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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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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Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

Priority clearance may be possible to arrange, at CIQ’s discretion, to allow you to clear at a separate counter in the main clearance hall. For departure to non-EU destinations, CIQ clearance is necessary. However, it’s usually best to have your ground handler assist with flight plan filing in Greece.

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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

JULY 18, 2023

Note that as SBSP is a domestic airport so operators coming from outside the country will need to plan additional stops into/out of Brazil for customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance. Flight Plan Requirements Specific information is always needed on the flight plan.

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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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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

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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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Due to eCDM (Collaboraborative Decision Making) implementation, departure slots have 0 minutes tolerance, and flight plans must match. What needs to be added to remarks section 18 of the flight plan is the chosen handling agent and the FBO used by that handling agent, for example, HANDLING BY UNIVERSAL/FBO1-SFM.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Additionally, a pilot should report any of the following events:: When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude or flight level ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an altitude change will be made if operating on a clearance specifying VFR-on-top. ( AIM 5-3-3 ) When an approach has been missed. (

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Not only will you have the skills and confidence for flying in more diverse weather conditions, and solely by reference to instruments, but instrument flying will introduce more precise flying and enhanced utilization of ATC services which can equate to safer flying.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Unlike commercial flights with robust support systems, GA pilots rely on their skills and instruments. Vigilance, monitoring traffic, and staying attuned to changing weather conditions contribute significantly to safety. Keeping distractions to a minimum is especially important during critical phases of flight.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Due to eCDM (Collaboraborative Decision Making) implementation, departure slots have 0 minutes tolerance, and flight plans must match. If you have large, wide-body equipment, such as an Airbus A340 or Boeing 777/747, you’ll be parked on the commercial/airline side and transported to the GAT for CIQ clearance.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. MHz (NAT air-to-air).

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. MHz (NAT air-to-air).

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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. The Mooney is well-equipped for weather avoidance as it is equipped with a sophisticated spheric lighting detector. We were wheels up around 1:30pm.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Scenario 3: VFR into IFR If you read the accident reports the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) compiles, you will notice a lot are attributed in part to the pilot’s decision to continue VFR into deteriorating weather. In the ATD the scenario begins by having the pilot check the weather before takeoff. What could go wrong?

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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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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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Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I already had set up for Patuxent approach so I switched from CTAF to Pax to pick up my clearance. The weather is perfect with a cool breeze as we searched for sone late lunch. Wednesday 5/1 I’m up early and as all pilots do, I’m checking weather for our return home. My next step is entering my flight plan on the Garmin 480.

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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

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

MARCH 29, 2023

FBOs need to be included in section 18 of your flight plan. Gendec is required for all flights, including place of birth. All 3rd-party services, including in-flight catering, transportation, and aircraft services, can be set up on credit by your ground handler. The ramp is located in front of FBO.

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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

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

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fittingly Gloomy Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 28 Oct 2023 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - HPN (White Plains, NY) - SDC 5.0 Once the rain relented, we staggered our departures and called for our IFR clearances on the ground. At Million Air, I helped myself to a Coke while I filed an IFR flight plan home. (In

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Air Facts

MAY 29, 2024

Bob held the firm conviction that much mountain and weather flying, daily encountered by private pilots in our own country, offered greater hazards and required greater navigation skill than this trip. Going to the weather bureau. Meal – weather bureau; movie – weather bureau; church – weather bureau.

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Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I've been going through weather updates and long range forecasts for the last two weeks along with reviewing approaches and alternates for our flight. To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. The MOS weather shows rain ending by 8am, we shall see.

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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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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Maybe it’s the Georgia flying weather, or maybe it’s the ever-increasing emphasis on “old” pilot instead of “bold” pilot, but it seems that flight planning these days is a lot more about if and when than about route and altitude. It’s only two hours by RV-9A, but there are gotchas lurking in the flight planning.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

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. Slots may be requested up to 14 days in advance, and requests are submitted in general aviation clearance request (GCR) format. Once approved, slots are valid for +/- 15 minutes.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

A Dunkin' in Jasper, GA made for makeshift flight planning space as we waited on fog to lift at Pickens County Airport. Kristy overheard one of the local airport bums providing an excellent layman's explanation of weather minimums and missed approaches to help the waiting passengers understand what just happened.

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