Clearance Pilot UTC 
One Mile at a Time
JULY 11, 2024
Flight performed a fuel dump and landed safely at 12:50 UTC on runway 35R. For a takeoff, pilots calculate the takeoff performance, and from there it’s usually pretty routine. Was the takeoff performance just not calculated correctly, causing the pilots to attempt to rotate too soon? So, what happened here?
Fear of Landing
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The flight departed normally from Leipzig Halle Airport at 02:08 UTC (03:08 local), operating as flight QY5690/BCS18D. At 03:28 UTC, ninety minutes into the flight and on final approach to Vilnius, the aircraft crashed near Liepkalnis Hill. One pilot was killed in the crash, the other three suffered serious injuries.
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Universal Weather
JANUARY 17, 2025
These procedures will be in effect from February 6, 2025, at 0601 UTC through February 11, 2025, at 0400 UTC. Pilots should also be aware that overnight parking may be unavailable at certain airports due to capacity constraints. Pilots are encouraged to check NOTAMs frequently for updates.
Pilot Institute
MAY 25, 2024
Key Takeaways NOTAMs update pilots about changes in airspace, airports, and equipment that affect aircraft operations. NOTAMs alert pilots to issues that impact flight operations. A Real-Life Example Pilots who do not review NOTAMS before flight put themselves (and others) in danger. This tells pilots where the NOTAM applies.
Universal Weather
APRIL 8, 2024
During this period, no slots will be available at CDG, ORY, or BVA from 15:30 UTC and 22:00 UTC French CAA will have to close Parisian airspace between 7 p.m. Customs clearance can be done in the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO). Accreditation must be requested for each pilot, co-pilot and aircraft. 24-hour service.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
There were 10 people onboard, including one pilot and nine passengers. At the time, the pilot had informed air traffic control that the plane would begin a holding pattern, while waiting for runway clearance in Nome. The 147-mile flight was operated by a five-year-old Cessna 208B Grand Caravan with the registration code N321BA.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
There were 10 people onboard, including one pilot and nine passengers. At the time, the pilot had informed air traffic controllers that the plane would begin a holding pattern, while waiting for runway clearance in Nome. The flight departed from Unalakleet at 2:37PM, and was expected to arrive in Nome at 4:20PM.
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