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Air Facts IFR Challenge

Air Facts

Climb/descent within the block can be made at the discretion of the pilot. However, once the pilot starts descent and verbally reports leaving an altitude in the block, the pilot may not return to that altitude without additional ATC clearance. The FAA issues information on the status of GPS through NOTAMs. You may not depart.

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Intolerable Risk: Dangerous Design behind the Washington DC Mid-Air Collision

Fear of Landing

As Philippe explained in the comments of my initial piece: Im typed in the CRJ and Ill have to correct myself regarding my last comment, as Ive just read it up in the OM-B: While only RAs are inhibited below 1000, TAs are inhibited below 400 in descent (and 600 in climb). The tower controller cleared a jet for departure from runway 01.

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Most frequently missed instrument test questions—November 2024

Flight Training Central

The strength and location of the jet stream is normally: stronger and farther north in the summer. You must receive an additional ATC clearance to leave your current altitude at FL290 and begin a descent to cross STELA at 11,000 feet. 6,000 feet at ELMMO intersection. 2,700 feet at MARKI intersection. 3,000 feet at APINE intersection.

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A dream comes true: flying the jumbo jet

Fly with Eva

I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. First time taxiing a jet, another tick in the box today. Descent briefing, approach briefing, and down we go. The post A dream comes true: flying the jumbo jet appeared first on Fly with Eva. Cleared for takeoff! .’

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Running On Empty

AV Web

For example, when I was flying a Pilatus PC-12 and cruising at FL260, the fuel burn was about 350 pounds per hour, meaning 45 minutes at that altitude consumes about 262 pounds of Jet A. Check Notams and call the FBO or airport manager if there are any questions. Reserve 45 minutes 13 11.5

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ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide

iPad Pilot News

These range from passive red badges on flight plan waypoints and approach charts to identify NOTAMs and closed runways, to on-screen pop-ups accompanied by an aural message to make sure the app gets your attention. They also offer full runway analysis and engine-out procedures for most of the modern business jets in production today.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

AvioFuel is primarily designed for turboprop and jet aircraft. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes. AvioFuel makes it easy for pilots to calculate how much fuel to add during refueling operations. StationWeather.

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