Flight Training Central

MAY 6, 2024

Some of the most successful General Aviation aircraft have been high wing models. This design, even in the wood and fabric world of early aircraft, carried such aviation icons as the Piper Cub and Aeronca Champ. On the ground they offer clearance over many fences. The Case for High Wings Cessna high-wing design.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 11, 2024

The focus here is on providing a smooth experience for passengers and crew in terms of services, express clearance of customs, and accommodation of any necessary schedule revisions. Runways, taxiways, and tarmac are in good condition. Despite the new limitations, Stansted continues to be the preferable option for business aviation.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 7, 2023

For general aviation (GA) operators planning to attend this event or traveling to Melbourne during this time, it’s important to consider aircraft parking and crew accommodation options as early as possible. It has an 11,998-foot runway. Note that runway length is 6,302 feet at YMEN. Slots and PPR are not required.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

A little over 20 years later, the term single-pilot resource management evolved from FAA/university research into the emerging generation of general aviation long-distance travel machines, such as the Cirrus SR22. An RNAV approach and circle to land (the long runway was closed) and I was back on good ol’ terra firma.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

If you maintain constant situational awareness and utilize all available resources, that’s conducive to safe general aviation operations. Many times I will be listening to the CTAF, or at a towered field, the ground and tower frequencies as I do a run-up, while waiting in sequence, or as I approach a runway for takeoff.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

Pilots must meet equipment and certification requirements and have ATC clearance to enter. Airports such as ATL and JFK have multiple runways and cover around 5,000 acres of land. Keeping jet traffic safe alongside slower general aviation aircraft is harder still. What is Class B Airspace?

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

There was a nice crosswind, and I demonstrated landing on a concrete expansion joint, offset from the runway centerline. Then off to the other runway for a full stop. The plan was to shoot an instrument landing system (ILS) at the military airport next door, but clearance delivery told us they were landing the other direction.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2024

Airport options Tokyo is served by two airports – Haneda (RJTT) and Narita (RJAA) – and both have their pros and cons from the general aviation (GA) operating perspective. Since July 2021, a new Business Aviation Gate has opened with its own customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance channel.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

But more than that, it opens a whole new world of usefulness for you and your aircraft, and the ATC services provided on an IFR clearance are significantly better than the “workload permitting” VFR advisories. Each pilot can set their own personal minimums, and many IFR-rated pilots continue to fly on an IFR clearance in VFR conditions.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

We studied all of our options going into New York via general aviation. Yes, sir, we are requesting Bravo clearance for the Hudson River at 1,500. After taxiing to Runway 27 and doing a thorough run-up, I called Newark Clearance. Yes, sir, 20Z with VFR request,” I said. N8320Z, go ahead with your request.” “Yes,

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

We studied all of our options going into New York via general aviation. Yes, sir, we are requesting Bravo clearance for the Hudson River at 1,500. After taxiing to Runway 27 and doing a thorough run-up, I called Newark Clearance. Yes, sir, 20Z with VFR request,” I said. N8320Z, go ahead with your request.” “Yes,

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ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

We had a team briefing and took off with nice weather from runway 24 in Kortrijk. We tried to fly as direct as possible letting controllers and the leader Macksolo of the formation dealing with proper clearances. This would be a formation flight with a dedicated callsign “Waffles”, which made the controllers chuckle.

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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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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. Although 9/11 marked the weaponization of commercial aircraft, the aftereffects are felt most keenly by General Aviation.

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Universal Weather

MAY 22, 2023

General aviation (GA) operators planning flights to this event should expect limited overnight aircraft parking availability, limited hotels, and other congestion issues during June 14-19. This is to arrange ground handling and to notify the airport for arrival/departure CIQ clearance purposes.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 25, 2023

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. Bern (LSZB) can also be considered, but the runway length is only 5,674 feet.

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Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

General Aviation to the rescue! We departed Sodus VFR and contacted Rochester Approach for our instrument clearance. We broke out of the clouds and the rain well before the final approach fix and landed among lights lining the runway of an otherwise dark and deserted airport. Drive time to Saratoga Springs is 3.5

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Airport options With the closing of Torrejon (LETO) airport in 2013 to general aviation (GA) traffic, the sole airport in Madrid serving business aviation operators is Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport (LEMD). Anyone on the ramp must have clearance or be accompanied by someone who does. Here’s what you need to know.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2024

For many General Aviation (GA) operators, Seletar (WSSL) is the preferred airport option. With a runway of 6,024 feet (ft.) Be sure to double-check operating and runway closure hours when planning a stop at Seletar. 1,836-m) runway. Slots At this moment, no airport slots are needed for Seletar.

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UTC Runway Clearance General Aviation 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

When we made the decision to flee Boston early all of those years ago, we reasoned that it was a short flight and access to downtown from an outlying general aviation airport was relatively simple via Uber. Beverly Tower was busy with a pattern full of students all practicing their landings on runway 27.

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Approach Clearance Runway General Aviation 52

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Corporate pilots who had seen nothing but gray or rain outside the windshield suddenly could see the terrain, obstacles, runways, approaches, their own flightpath ahead, and even traffic in 3D. Airports and runways will be clearly marked, and could be even textured to represent asphalt, grass, and other surfaces.

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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. Flexibility for late arrivals or departures Ramp space available for up to 6 General Aviation (GA) aircraft. Customs clearance can be done in the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO).

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Runway Fixed Base Operator UTC Clearance 52

Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

At some UK airbases – such as RAF Leuchars (EGQL) – PPRs are only issued to General Aviation (GA) during significant golfing events. 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.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Boeing Company Allows Boeing flight crews to calculate takeoff analysis, landing analysis and weight and balance information, correcting for pressure variation, runway conditions, engine bleeds and MEL items. PlaneEnglish This training app offers a variety of scenarios to learn and perfect your aviation communication skills.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Photographic Logbook

JULY 6, 2024

To provide student pilots an opportunity to experience real world general aviation flying outside of the training environment and introduce them to what they can do once they have earned their pilot certificates. To support our member pilots in trying new things in aviation that might be too intimidating for them to try on their own.

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Professional Pilot

APRIL 10, 2024

Pilatus PC-12 Captain Air Pirate Aviation Goodyear AZ J AX (Intl, Jacksonville FL) Center always seems a problem with unreasonable long EDCT (Expect Departure Clearance Time). Also, the implementation of CPDLC for the general aviation sector is taking a painfully long time. Tommy Jernejcic ATP/CFII. Andrew Maroney ATP.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

General Aviation (GA) traffic movements throughout this region are much higher than normal during peak and super-peak periods when airports often reach saturation levels. 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.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

Here’s what you need to know: Airport Options Paris le bourget airport is the best option for business aviation flights. LFPG allows General Aviation (GA) operations for passengers with airline connections only, and aircraft may only stay on the ground for a few hours.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’m not Lindbergh… This trip was ambitious for me, but quite common in the general aviation community. After 50 minutes, we were taxiing to the runway. Planning Pays Off Our takeoff from Santa Fe’s runway 02 went exactly as planned. Small aircraft are designed for these kinds of flights.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In the United States, an average of 1,600 runway incursions occur annually. According to FAA data, general aviation (GA) pilots are responsible for almost half of these events. Key Takeaways Definition: Unauthorized presence on active runways or taxiways. What Is a Runway Incursion?

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

While we were approaching the Orange County Airport, a student launched in a Cessna from runway 22. We were established on a right downwind for runway 22 when the student made his next radio call indicating that he was also on a right downwind for the same runway. Scott followed in Eight One Six.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 26, 2024

Touch and go – aircraft lands on the runway and then accelerates to take off again. Practice requesting and receiving clearances. Before you request your first clearance, follow these inflight tips. Be Ready to Receive the Clearance After you have requested a clearance from ATC, ensure you are ready to receive it.

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Ask the Pilot

JUNE 28, 2024

More than once… In 2013, a Southwest 737 destined for Branson, Missouri, instead ended up at a small general aviation field nearby, touching down on a runway less than four thousand feet long. Or is there a more visceral, seat-of-the-pants explanation, such as a tired crew mixing up a pair of similar-looking runways.

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Air Traffic Control Approach Runway Instrument Landing System 57

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

When bay ice consistently thickens to over 12 inches, a team of dedicated volunteers collaborates with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to open the Alton Bay Ice Runway. Over the years, its coveted status as the only FAA-authorized ice runway in the continental United States has endeared it to aviators seeking novelty.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In a prior telephone conversation with the Rockliffe Flying Club, I was assured that I could pick up my IFR clearance in the air from Ottawa Terminal and planned to do exactly that. I taxied to the departure end of runway 27, ran-up the airplane, and broke ground exactly at 3:00 pm as planned.

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Approach Clearance Airplanes Runway 52

Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

“Twenty years ago, Garmin redefined the general aviation cockpit with the G1000, our first integrated flight deck. ROA builds upon Garmin’s other terminal safety solutions including Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS), 3D SafeTaxi® and Garmin SurfaceWatch. G3000 PRIME has received FAA TSO certification.

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