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How to File an IFR Flight Plan in ForeFlight: A Comprehensive Guide

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How to File an IFR Flight Plan in ForeFlight: A Comprehensive Guide iPad Pilot News ForeFlight offers a variety of ways to plan a flight, and if you’re like most pilots, you start the trip planning process on the Maps screen. The Flights screen can be used for much more than just filing a flight plan.

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Quiz: Airspace classifications and rules

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You’ll likely pass through several classes of airspace on every flight, whether it’s your first solo or a cross-country flight to the beach. Each class of airspace is depicted with unique markings on the sectional chart and different VFR weather minimums and equipment requirements. airspace system.

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How to Choose the Best Alternate Airport for Your IFR Flight: A Pilot’s Guide

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This is not only common sense, but its a legal requirement too: Preflight Action (FAR 91.103) – Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

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UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice, France: Business Aviation Guide

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A-CDM Compliance: Nice employs Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), meaning flight plan and slot consistency is critical. Any mismatch can lead to automatic flight plan cancellations. Customs & Immigration: CIQ clearance is available at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) from 0800-2100 local time.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one  

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Yakobchuk Viachelev / Shutterstock One of the last activities you may notice before the doors close will be the flight dispatcher entering the flight deck to hand over any last-minute paperwork, the final passenger and fuel figures, and a finalized load sheet to the flight crew.

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Cayman Islands: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

Weather Considerations The Cayman Islands have a tropical maritime climate with two primary seasons: Dry Season (NovemberApril): Favorable for operations with minimal rainfall. Entry Procedures: Passengers, crew, and baggage must disembark at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) for clearance. Slot Tolerance: 20 minutes.

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Seville, Spain: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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Universal Aviation Spain coordinates directly with airport authorities to obtain PPR, ensuring that operators receive a PPR number, which must be included in Box 18 of the flight plan. Customs and immigration clearance cannot be completed at the aircraft. All major fuel cards are accepted for payment.