Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

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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Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

However, a forecast for low IFR weather in that part of Maine led us to cancel it. I had no interest in flying one hour north only to be shut out of our destination by weather below minimums for the available instrument approach procedure. Still the better part of an hour away from home, weather conditions were concerning.

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ABEAM

AUGUST 26, 2023

And so we landed without any issue and taxied via Charlie to the Apron, arriving at the first location of the Blue Spruce Routes because we saw all the old WW2 hangars in various state of repair or disrepair … Wick is a classic stop-over for ferry pilots in both directions. So perfect weather. after DEVBI with Iceland Radio.

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Universal Weather

JULY 28, 2023

Hangar space may be available for rent; if you choose to rent one, you won’t have to pay parking fees to the airport authorities. A private VIP aircraft can only stay overnight if hangar space is available. After 40 minutes, it must be moved from the operation platform to the hangars. The airport sometimes has parking shortages.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 7, 2023

CIQ clearance for international flights can be arranged, but at the discretion of local customs and immigration authorities. If it’s not possible to set up CIQ clearance for your intended schedule to YMEN, you’ll need to operate to YMML. Note that Australia is very stringent on CIQ clearance procedures.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

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. No hangar space or maintenance options are available for GA at LFPG or LFPO. The ramp is located in front of FBO.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. The weather was… interesting. Fussing with the avionics to keep tabs on the weather gave many more knob touches than the airplane itself. The FAA weather said a thunderstorm was forecast, gusts to 6 knots. Lesson learned. What else?

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Universal Weather

JUNE 13, 2023

All standard CIQ procedures must be followed – including customs/immigration clearance. Note that the clearance process takes approximately three minutes per person, and all luggage must be removed from the aircraft to be scanned and cleared. In that case, your ground handler will need to translate the weather data.

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Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

I had already fueled and readied the Warrior for departure, it was just a matter of pulling her out of the hangar. We departed Sodus VFR and contacted Rochester Approach for our instrument clearance. We learned the next day that a circuit breaker for the weather sensing instrumentation tripped, but the transmitter still worked.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 2, 2024

Hangar parking is available but extremely expensive with prohibitive cancelation policies. Because of this, only hangar parking at LSZH is available, and it is extremely expensive. CIQ procedures For LSZH, a maximum of 24 passengers are permitted for handling and customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance at the FBO.

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Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Beating the Odds I called for and received taxi clearance to the museum and started rolling. Dan received the same clearance. Dan received his taxi clearance, then offered that the whole process works better when the chocks are removed before engine start. Mere recollection of the incident was enough to make me blush.

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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. Weather The island has two main seasons: rainy and dry.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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. Note that parking on the GAT ramp is always less expensive than in a hangar. Weather Typhoons may affect Hong Kong regularly in the summer.

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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. Depending on the airport, there may be different clearance procedures and processes to consider.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 9, 2023

Barcelona (LEBL) LEBL is a 24-hour airport of entry (AOE) with 24-hour customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance and plenty of general aviation (GA) parking available. However, hangar accommodation is not possible here for transient GA movements.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 11, 2024

Special customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance is possible within one of two EGLL VIP clearance areas — the Royal and Windsor suites — for an additional charge of about 1,500 £ per use. Aircraft guards, if required, can be arranged, and hangar accommodation for transient aircraft is often possible.

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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. For now we are on hold until the weather opens up a bit to allow a safe departure and a better chance at returning if needed. I checked the hangar and had no bulb in my parts cabinet.

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Universal Weather

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

MMTO is a 24-hour airport of entry with 24/7 Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) clearance, full GA support services, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), aviation fuel, in-flight catering, and ample parking (depending on the FBO used). Parking options Parking is at a premium, and not all FBOs and hangars are the same.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. The weather was… interesting. Fussing with the avionics to keep tabs on the weather gave many more knob touches than the airplane itself. The FAA weather said a thunderstorm was forecast, gusts to 6 knots. Lesson learned. What else?

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Universal Weather

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

But it is not cheap to use the open-air hangar (OAH). Open Air Hangar specifics Towing requirements Note that towing in and out of the OAH area is mandatory and towing charges are not included in overnight parking fees. Prices vary for private hangar parking but generally range between 1000 and 1500 USD/per night.

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Universal Weather

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Linate has good facilities, including a dedicated General Aviation Terminal, dedicated crew and VIP pax lounges, hangar availability (on request), and maintenance and transport facilities. Malpensa has a GAT, dedicated crew and VIP pax lounges, hangar availability on request, and maintenance and transport facilities.

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Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Reservations have been made, the estate tour is booked, rental car locked in, and hangar space secured. Weather Outlook The weather watch starts two weeks in advance for any of our adventures. I contacted Asheville ground to pick up my clearance but it was not on file. The whole process has become second nature.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Included are customs clearance, immigration services, and health quarantine procedures. The lounge not only provides essential amenities, like computers, printers, and weather and NOTAM information services, but is also comfortable and functional. The new hangar increases overall hangar capacity by 70%.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 10, 2024

If outside parking is full, they’ll try for the Centralized Parking Area or a hangar space. Tech stops For international tech stops in Shanghai, full CIQ clearance may be required, with all passengers/crew potentially needing visas unless an exemption is requested at least 48 hours prior to landing. No PPR is required.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The first flight got weathered out, with broken clouds at 1,500 feet. It had undergone some repair work done after experiencing soot and smoke damage from a fire in a nearby hangar. This 172 had a flap extension speed of 85 knots, and my old Cessna 172’s limit was 100 mph, or 87 knots.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

Kristy and I ended our first visit in 2016 prematurely due to ominous movement on a weather map. So far, everything had gone smoothly for us and, before long, I had my instrument clearance to Beverly, an assigned departure runway (02 with an intersection departure at taxiway Alpha), and a taxi route. We have arrived!"

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Universal Weather

JUNE 26, 2024

Linate boasts a General Aviation Terminal, crew and VIP lounges, hangar space (upon request), and maintenance facilities. Malpensa itself houses a General Aviation Terminal, specialized lounges for crew and VIP passengers, and provides hangar space upon request, as well as maintenance and transport facilities.

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Universal Weather

AUGUST 1, 2023

Linate boasts a General Aviation Terminal, crew and VIP lounges, hangar space (upon request), and maintenance facilities. Malpensa itself houses a General Aviation Terminal, specialized lounges for crew and VIP passengers, and provides hangar space upon request, as well as maintenance and transport facilities.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 18, 2024

Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) clearance is normally available at the LFMN GAT 0800-2100 local. Note that Le Castellet (LFMQ) is a good parking alternate for LFMN with lower costs, extended stays possible, and hangar space available for transient operations. At all other ports CIQ hours are limited.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It was not an inspiring morning to fly out of Sodus, but I knew that the poor weather was localized to the Lake Ontario shore and that Washington DC was forecast to be sunny and significantly warmer. When I contacted Rochester Approach, the controller came back with, "Are you looking for your clearance to College Park?"

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Hangar facilities are not available for transient business aviation operations at MROC. There are options for hangar spaces at MRPV (Pavas) but aircraft reposition will be required Late November to early April is the high season and when overnight parking often becomes unavailable. MROC has only eight GA parking spots.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

No hangar facilities available. Heli Transfers In an innovative approach to transportation, Universal Aviation France is collaborating with a helicopter service to offer quick transfers from downtown Paris to LFAQ, providing a seamless connection for international departures with on-site customs clearance. No potable water supply.

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Universal Weather

JUNE 1, 2023

clearance and plenty of general aviation (GA) parking available. However, hangar accommodation is not possible here for transient GA movements. A Deep Sleep fee will be assessed on any nighttime operations during the curfew period based on the aircraft’s noise certificate.

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AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

ADS-B provides real-time traffic information and almost-live NEXRAD radar and weather data. Hangar space is sometimes available for under $50/night – a nice option if storms are expected. It’s technically an IFR procedure, but can be used by any pilot to assure clearance from obstacles.

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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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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. Parking Options During LABACE, GA operators seeking parking, and not part of the static display, will need to request private hangar space.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

Reservations about Reservations "Hangars Cafe, how can I help you?" "Do This grand sightseeing adventure never happened in 2023 due to a combination of terrible weather and lousy visibility from Canadian wildfires. We departed on a more southeast heading to ensure clearance with Stewart International's class Delta airspace.

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