Northstar VFR

AUGUST 30, 2023

By Jordan Bullock CFI, Boeing 737 Pilot Being a pilot can be a lucrative career. It’s no secret that pilots, especially well experienced ones, are paid handsomely. Within our society, being a pilot is a well respected field of work. Airline pilots are treated in the same social hierarchy as Doctors and Lawyers. This is due to the basic understanding that most people have, that being a pilot not only requires a unique skillset, but a mental strength and aptitude that allows one to stay focused wh

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Air Electro

AUGUST 29, 2023

From simple beginnings in 1984, SPI Connects has grown into a leading manufacturer of military and commercial interconnect products. Through the supply of both standard products and custom-designed interconnect solutions their focus is on lowering their customers’ overall costs while improving the quality of the components they rely on. SPI Connects proudly serves the U.S.

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Aeroclass Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

Over the past decade, global consciousness regarding the climate crisis has grown significantly. While individuals are increasingly attentive to their waste, recycling, and emissions, large corporations bear a substantial portion of the responsibility. Even though the aviation sector contributes a mere 2% to worldwide CO2 emissions, endeavours for carbon footprint reduction in aviation are paramount.

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Captain Laura

AUGUST 28, 2023

Hello! This recent article that came out in The Washington Post had some pretty disturbing information. I want to share some of the pilot medical facts and also break down some of these factors. (My recent national news broadcasts videos are at the end along with the The Washington Post article) Medical Exams: There are three categories of medical exams for us pilots.

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ABEAM

AUGUST 26, 2023

The previous blogpost discussed the preparation of the trip. Now we depart ! Flight 1 : Kortrijk – Wick After a nervous night, we got up very early so we could take off to the west as soon as our home airport Kortrijk (EBKT) opened (at 06:00L). I had arranged with the airport police that we could pass by there from 05:30L onwards (after having done the GenDec ), and we had prepared most of the airplane upfront, including fuel.

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NYC Aviation

AUGUST 24, 2023

The 10th anniversary of SpotLAX, #SpotLAX2023 is just about 2 weeks away. Here’s all the information you will need to make the most of this exciting event! First off, a note on activities. SpotLAX was initially conceived as an informal gathering of planespotters, and that spirit largely remains today. It’s an event where groups of friends both new and old gather to chat, enjoy the aviation ambiance, and take photos.

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Aviation Scoop

AUGUST 23, 2023

IndiGo has announced the recommencement of operations between Delhi and Hong Kong in a move that underlines the significance of Hong Kong as a vital business and travel hub in the Asia-Pacific region. According to IndiGo the restored route is set to enhance direct connectivity and strengthen ties between the two dynamic cities. Also Read: IndiGo Introduces Non-Stop Flights Linking Indore, Surat, Rajkot, and Udaipur Commencing on October 5, 2023, the restored flights have been strategically tailo

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 20, 2023

It was not my intention to fly home in the dark. But after a day of reuniting with cherished friends and family, I was in no hurry to depart southeast Michigan. Driven by the cold machinations of the heavens, sunset waits for no one. Broken Connections I spent the first 22 years of my life in southeast Michigan, but most of my time on Earth has been lived elsewhere.

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Fly With Stan

AUGUST 19, 2023

Where to start and how to get to the point… To spend some time in a full motion simulator is a dream of every private pilot or an aviation enthusiast. To enjoy the almost “real” feeling of flying a passenger plane, get pushed into the seat when increasing the power for take off, or experience the “vibrations” when passing through the turbulence.

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Northstar VFR

AUGUST 18, 2023

By Jordan Bullock CFI, Boeing 737 Pilot The first experience most people have in a small airplane is a discovery flight with a flight instructor. Oftentimes, it includes a thorough walk around of the aircraft with the flight instructor showing the prospective student detailed intricacies of the plane. Next, the student receives a safety briefing and then they hit the skies!

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Aeroclass Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Transporting animals over long distances involves considerable risks, as every species demands unique care and specific environments to ensure their well-being during transit. Air transport is renowned as the safest method for animal transit, but what distinguishes it? Let’s delve into Air Canada’s approach, a leader in emphasizing air cargo animal transit safety.

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Aviation Scoop

AUGUST 20, 2023

The Digi Yatra facility is set to be launched at six additional airports across India, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati airports, during the month of August 2023. The rollout of the Digi Yatra infrastructure will occur in a phased manner at these airports, aiming to streamline and enhance passenger experiences, according to Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

AUGUST 23, 2023

Cleaning your private jet is an essential maintenance task, especially if your jet is on a charter. You need to provide your passengers with top-tier service, and your interior needs to be immaculate to do so. Washing an aircraft is a delicate process, so it’s important to take extra care at every step if you plan to do it yourself. We’ve compiled this list of our best private jet cleaning tips to help you save valuable time and money. 4 Tips for Detailing the Inside of Your Private

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 17, 2023

Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 17 Aug 2023 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - DSV (Dansville, NY) - SDC 1.5 2705.3 In recent years, a popular after-work activity for the Williamson Flying Club is a brief flight south to Dansville Municipal Airport in Dansville, NY for ice cream from Ice Cream Island. We had five airplanes make the trip on August 17.

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Universal Weather

AUGUST 17, 2023

ATTENTION: Embedded Video Playback Unavailable - Due to your current cookie preferences, videos embedded on this page cannot be displayed. We respect your decision to control your personal data. You have the option to adjust your cookie preferences. Please accept preferences, statistics, marketing cookies to watch this video. Missed our recent webinar on Feasibility-IQ’s newest features ?

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 11, 2023

A British Airways Concorde in 1985 Photo Credit: Eduard Marmet ( [link] ) Is it safe for planes to take off with blown tires? This really depends on the type of aircraft, the speed when the blowout occurs and the consequential damages. While such incidents are rare, cases of planes successfully taking off and landing after blown tires are not unheard of, with the exception of one tragic Concorde accident.

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Aeroclass Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Airline sponsorships, especially those in sports, have become commonplace. The world’s leading airlines, due to their sports and airline sponsorships, prominently display their logos at major sports events, with clubs spanning various sports disciplines. Football, especially, is a sport where aviation and sports come together seamlessly. Being the most-watched sport globally, football provides unmatched brand visibility for airlines with an international footprint.

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Aviation Scoop

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a move aimed at enhancing travel options and connectivity, IndiGo has announced the launch of new flight connections effective from August 21, 2023. The airline is set to bridge the gap between key cities, fostering convenience for both leisure and business travellers. Also Read: IndiGo Announces New Mumbai-Durgapur Flight and Increased Frequencies on Various Routes Seamless Travel Options The new routes include connections between Indore-Rajkot, Indore-Surat, Rajkot-Udaipur, and Udaipur-Sura

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Think Aviation

AUGUST 8, 2023

Advisory Circulars are produced by the FAA, and they contain an amazing amount of useful information. Advisory Circulars aren't regulatory or binding. This is a common misperception.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 13, 2023

Saturday, August 12, 2023: You Down with ODP? (Yeah You Know Me) Our final morning in Blue Ridge was a harried frenzy to dispose of leftover food in a way that minimized its likelihood of being intercepted by the rogue bear on our mountain. I cooked eggs for breakfast to keep them from going to waste. I absolutely hate wasting food. A Dunkin' in Jasper, GA made for makeshift flight planning space as we waited on fog to lift at Pickens County Airport.

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Universal Weather

AUGUST 15, 2023

Dear Friends and Colleagues, There was impressive news earlier this month that got me reflecting on the past 20 years of incredible achievements within our industry. As announced by Gulfstream earlier this month, their iconic G550 private jet fleet accomplished a landmark moment – its one-millionth landing. This milestone, reached twenty years after the G550’s impressive debut, powerfully underlines Gulfstream’s steadfast commitment to durability, performance, and the pivotal role of busin

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Aviation Edge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Airline Database and API August 3, 2023 If you are looking for the best database of all airlines in the world, we are the best of all airline data sources that you will find. Our airline dataset download or airline flight data API is set at an affordable price with detailed and actual information. You’ve come to the right place for your world airline directory including detailed airliners aircraft data.

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Inspire

AUGUST 31, 2023

Excerpt: Three members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Charles R. Blaich, Matt Nelson, and Steven SanFilippo, will be speaking about their 9/11 experience and honoring those who have fallen as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series on Monday, September 11, at 7 p.m. The post Three FDNY Firefighters to Present at 9/11 Speaker Series first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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CockPit Conversation

AUGUST 31, 2023

So, it turns out that I spend enough of my waking moments writing the sort of things I used to blog about, mentoring pilots, troubleshooting airplanes, planning flights, and analyzing weather that it's the very last thing I I wan to do on my downtime. Maybe I'll get to step three some day But I saved this for you. Normal 0 false false false EN-CA X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Okay, you think, so she is frequently enough working at 05:30 on a Saturday, that her computer thinks those ar

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NAFI

AUGUST 3, 2023

NAFI NOTAMs #45 Train train train ~Guest Blogger Randall Williams, CFII/MEI Mentally we train emergencies so that we’re ready when they happen. As an active multiengine instructor, I had signed off more than three dozen multiengine applicants by the time I had my first engine failure in a twin engine airplane. That means that at least four times in preparation for each checkride we had simulated the failure of an engine, and at least twice, we had shut one down and restarted it.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 11, 2023

Personal Growth For me, part of aviation's appeal comes in the form of opportunities to challenge myself, experience new things, and grow. Sometimes, growth comes in the form of critically evaluating performance, learning a new lesson, and finding a better way. Our vacation in Georgia this summer offered a memorable example of such a growth opportunity.

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Universal Weather

AUGUST 8, 2023

For more information on Singapore airports, visit our destination guides: Singapore Destination Guide From 15th to 17th September 2023, the world of motorsport will turn its gaze towards Singapore, as the city-state hosts its iconic Formula 1 Grand Prix. As a business aviation operator, the event will bring unique operational challenges due to an expected influx of private jets to Singapore.

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 25, 2023

An Airbus A330 Image source: 123RF Why are airlines seeing an increase in unruly passenger behavior? With the ongoing recovery of air travel from the pandemic, the aviation industry has been grappling with bad behaviors by some airline passengers. While these incidents have yet to reach an alarming scale, the social media and instantaneous information sharing have contributed to a heightened perception of increased unruly or disruptive passenger events.

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Inspire

AUGUST 31, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the “black holes” associated with night flying. The post The Splendor of the Night first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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CockPit Conversation

AUGUST 29, 2023

I thought as I wrote this to a pilot recently, that it's the sort of thing I used to write on my blog, except just doing it myself, demonstrating it, rather than being so pretentious as to tell anyone else to do it. Normal 0 false false false EN-CA X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Thank you for your time and attention today. When you start the plane and do the run up tomorrow, try to think about what you are causing to happen and watching to happen with each switch and action.

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Air Electro

AUGUST 25, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, staying connected is not just a convenience; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a business professional, or someone who simply wants reliable and efficient communication, having access to top-notch connectivity solutions is a game-changer. That’s where Trompeter, a leading name in the industry, steps in.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 5, 2023

A Full Decade of SurnameFest SurnameFest 2023 in Blue Ridge, GA. Photo by Nate via UAS! How do you stay connected when your family is scattered across the country? Weekly Zoom meetings are an option. A concerted effort to accomplish in-person visits is another. Kristy's family has pursued both approaches, with the latter epitomized by the annual "SurnameFest" gathering (name changed to protect the whimsical).

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Universal Weather

AUGUST 1, 2023

For more information on Italy airports, visit our destination guides: Milan Destination Guide Venice Destination Guide The 2023 Italian Grand Prix will be held Sept. 1-3, 2023, at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza often referred to simply as “Monza”, northeast of Milan. The Italian Grand Prix is one of the longest-running events on the motorsport calendar.

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Planes.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Fliers with disabilities face many challenges without accessible restrooms. Travellers face stressful situations with airport staffers damaging or destroying their wheelchairs or even facing hurtful comments made by cabin crew members. According to the Department of Transportation (DoT), new single-aisle aircraft will eventually need to have full-accessible lavatories under a new rule of making aeroplane bathrooms more accessible in the coming years.

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Inspire

AUGUST 31, 2023

EAA member Martin J. Merritt takes us through the build of his RANS S-20 Raven. The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Alberta RANS S-20 Raven first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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CockPit Conversation

AUGUST 11, 2023

Step Two of the nine steps of being able to defer something is ensuring it can actually be deferred. If it's a stain on the carpet, it can be deferred. But remember than in order to defer something, it first needs to be reported as a defect. In Canada, that is referred to as "snagging." Like "I snagged the landing light." And the result is a snag. "Talk to maintenance about the wording before you put the snag in the journey log.

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Inspire

AUGUST 30, 2023

When you come to Oshkosh early, well ahead of the usual crowds for the AirVenture 2023 event, like I did this year, some special things are liable to happen all rather spontaneously. This is what happened to me this year. I got a last-minute invitation to a very special event. The post Resurrection first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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