Flight Training Central
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Special use airspace includes military operations areas, prohibited areas, alert areas, warning areas, restricted areas and controlled firing areas. This week’s video tip explains how to identify their location and best practices for making sure you don’t accidentally fly into one.
Captain Laura
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Image via Pixels Taking Off with Tails: A Flight Attendant’s Guide to Pet Sitting As a flight attendant, leaving your pet at home during your trips can be a difficult process, not just for you, but for your furry companion as well. A pet sitter can alleviate this burden, but it requires preparation to ensure they can properly take care of your pet.
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Gary's Flight Journal
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
I know, stop beating a dead horse. I really hate that expression being the horse lover and former owner of three that I am, but it fits the moment. I like to watch aviation YouTube videos and learn from what I watch. One of the very best content creators is Martin Pauly. Recently he posted a video about a flight to St. Paul Minnesota (KSTP), the twin cities.
CFI Academy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Introduction Embarking on the journey to become a private pilot is an exhilarating endeavor that involves mastering a set of core fundamentals. At CFI Academy, we understand the importance of laying a strong foundation for aspiring aviators. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the key elements of private pilot training that form the backbone of a successful flying career.
Universal Weather
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Recently, Brazil has changed how the country calculates navigation fees for Part 121/129/135 operators and permit rules for charter operators. Here’s what you need to know. Brazil Navigation Fee Changes for Part 121/129/135 Operators The Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) in Brazil is revamping the way navigation fees are calculated for Part 121/129/135 Operators.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Welcome to my Top 10 Economy Class Review (2023)! This is a mock-up model of a 747, showing how 1970's Economy Class is like. (Photo: Soren Dragsbaek Holm) This is Economy Class in the late 1990s. I was on board Altalia MD-82 which flew me from LHR to FCO. This is Economy Class of today! Notice the difference? (My recent trip with Emirates A380 - June 2023) Introduction Transport has evolved throughout the years and as technology improves, the in-flight products of all classes become better and
Flight Training Central
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The winter flying season is officially here, which means we have a new set of challenges to deal with while flying in sub-freezing temperatures. Flight training doesn’t need to stop in the winter though; in fact the colder months provide some great opportunities to expand your knowledge on weather and aircraft operations in less than ideal conditions.
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Ask Captain Lim
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Image source: 123RF Ocean belly landing: Will an airliner survive the plunge? This question, although answered before, still arouses some interest on whether an airliner can survive a belly landing on the ocean. First, let’s us clarify this concept: a belly landing occurs when an aircraft lands without extending its landing gear, relying on its underside for the initial impact – a scenario akin to a duck making a water landing.
Fly Areo Guard
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
While your local grocery store fills up with people getting those last-minute ingredients for the classic Thanksgiving fixings and families prepare to reunite over the long holiday weekend, it should come as no surprise that this Thanksgiving weekend is expected to break the record for the busiest day in U.S. air travel history. Travelers will be doing everything they can to meet the expectations of their holiday plans, getting to where they need to go by way of planes, trains, and automobiles.
CFI Academy
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Embarking on a journey toward a career in aviation requires not just passion but also financial support. At CFI Academy, we understand the importance of providing our students with the wings they need to soar. In this blog post; CFI Academy’s Guide to Financial Lift-off, we unveil a treasure trove of financing and scholarship resources tailored to your educational and career aspirations, ensuring that your dreams take flight.
Fly Around Alaska
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Are you an aspiring flight instructor looking to elevate your aviation career? Fly Around Alaska Flight School is looking for passionate and skilled aviators to join our esteemed team of instructors. Focusing on excellence and safety, we offer a dynamic environment where you can impart your knowledge and love for flying to eager students. Why Fly Around Alaska is the Pilot’s Choice for a Rewarding Instructor Career Competitive Compensation: We value your expertise and offer an attractive p
Flight Training Central
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The FAA recommends standard traffic pattern flows at nontowered airports in an effort to maintain order and a safe environment for aircraft arrivals and departures. You’ll start by learning the basics of the crosswind, downwind, base and final legs, for the times you plan to stay “in the traffic pattern” when practicing multiple takeoffs and landings.
Flightworx
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
In the intricate world of aviation, obtaining the requisite permits is a pivotal step, in ensuring the seamless operation of flights across international boundaries. The process, while appearing straightforward, is laden with complexities. These intricacies are often intensified by evolving regulatory frameworks, geopolitical dynamics, and the unique requirements of different flight operations, whether they cater to passengers, cargo, or private journeys.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Welcome to my part 2 of my Starlux Experience! B-58501's delivery flight (Photo: Dn280) Introduction The timing of the return flight is less than desirable especially for those enjoying their holiday and returning home to Singapore. I prefer the afternoon flight which means half a day to spent on the day of departure. At the time of booking, only China Airlines (among the Taiwanese airlines) offered the afternoon flight for the TPE-SIN sector.
NYC Aviation
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
For 10 years now , I have been hearing about the SpotLAX events. Each year, I would end up sitting at home staring at all the pictures and reading about the events. It made me very envious! When the dates for the 10th anniversary SpotLAX2023 event were posted, I realized that the time had come to actually attend the event. The ANA R2D2 special livery was a highlight of Thursday’s pre-SpotLAX2023 arrivals.
Universal Weather
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Last Saturday morning, what started as my usual calm and quiet time quickly shifted into something extraordinary. My phone just wouldn’t stop buzzing with messages – it turns out, our Asia-Pacific team had achieved something remarkable at the 2023 Asian Business Aviation Association’s Icons of Aviation Banquet! Our Hong Kong-based Trip Support Services Asia and the region’s local ground handling teams were named the winner of the “Best Operational S
Fly Areo Guard
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
AeroGuard Flight Training Center, an industry leader in global ab initio flight training, has signed an agreement with Qatar Aeronautical Academy to train its cadets in the United States. AeroGuard was selected by QAA for its high-quality training programs and professional standards in preparing future pilots for the world’s leading airlines. This strategic agreement involves the two companies collaborating on the joint delivery of pilot training programs, including establishing AeroGuard&
Flight Training Central
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Apply by March 1, 2024 More than $1 million dollars in awards is available through the 2024 EAA Scholarship Program. All applications are reviewed against the criteria for the individual scholarships and then awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation. Flight training scholarships may be used to cover costs at any flight training school in the United States and Canada that is not a university program and you do not need to be an EAA member to apply.
Jetwhine
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The most fascinating nugget of news in the announcement of the FAA’s issuance of special airworthiness certificate to Pathfinder 1, LTA’s prototype 21 st century rigid airship , is the authorization to fly it in Class D airspace defined by California’s Moffett Federal Field (NUQ) and Palo Alto Airport (PAO), which is next door, so to speak. The nugget was nestled in LTA’s certificate application.
Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Greg’s 2024 Fine Art Photo Wall Calendars ! Greg’s calendars are printed and sold via Lulu.com. Check for any current discounts here and here. NOTE: Greg’s calendars ship affordably worldwide. *Click each Calendar to Preview Monthly Images and Order 2024 “Sights I’ve Seen!” Views from the Flying Carpet Aerial Photo Wall Calendar (All New Photos!
NYC Aviation
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Captain Barrington Irving is well known within the aviation industry. At age 23, he became the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe in a Columbia 400 named “Inspiration.” The aptly named aircraft has served its name to the next ventures in Captain Barrington’s career: the launch of The Flying Classroom and Experience Aviation. This new venture is based out of Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
Gary's Flight Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Mary and I decided on a quick hop just to get away for our 19th wedding anniversary. We have had Asheville NC, more specifically, the Biltmore estate on our list for some time. Reservations have been made, the estate tour is booked, rental car locked in, and hangar space secured. It’s scary but we both talk out the plan then double team all reservations required.
Captain Laura
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Hello Everyone! Here are some holiday travel tips to help make your seasonal flying experience much smoother! 1. Best chance to get to your destination on date and time: Take an early morning flight and try to avoid connections if possible! This way, the jet you will be taking is usually in position the night before and is available for you in the morning.
Flight Training Central
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Bret Koebbe, a veteran flight instructor and leader of Sporty’s course development team, discusses the new features in Sporty’s 2024 pilot training courses in this upcoming webinar presented by Sporty’s. This presentation includes a live demonstration of the latest features, and offers tips on how to save time and money during your flight training.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Welcome to my trip report on Starlux Premium Economy Class Experience! This is my ride, B-58502, the airline's Airbus A350-900. I enjoyed my A350 ride with Starlux. Introduction When the chance to fly with Starlux came, I decided to go for it even though it happened during my busiest period. At that point of time, I need a short break and Taiwan was the perfect place to get away from work.
Planes.com
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Long-haul flights or otherwise, it’s always great to catch up on some entertainment during the flight. It’s not only a great way to entertain the tiny tots, but parents can also catch up on some of their favourite TV shows. Moreover, planes are a wonderful place to watch the latest blockbusters. It’s great to have different airlines offer diverse standards of in-flight entertainment.
ABEAM
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
We were so happy that we had made it to Oshkosh , but in reality we were underprepared and overwhelmed of the actual EAA Airventure show. As we had lost already one day of our original planning as we got stuck in Reykjavik , and judging the stress we had endured in the whole trip so far, we decided that we nevertheless would stay here a full 4 days and not 3 by sticking to our original schedule.
Gary's Flight Journal
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
I swapped text messages with my friend and fellow pilot Dave S. Dave is based at South Jersey Regional KVAY and it's a short hop for him and maybe twenty-five minutes for me each way to meet at Cape May NJ. I looked back through my blog and it has been a year since I went to Cape May! I made a quick trip to the airport on Wednesday for fuel and to plug in the pre-heats and cover the top cowl with two soft moving blankets.
Flightworx
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of global air travel, flight dispatch departments and crew grapple with a multitude of factors to ensure operational efficiency and safety of flights. Central to these considerations is the landing permit, an indispensable tool that grants aircraft the legal clearance to touch down in foreign lands. As international routes expand and schedules intensify, the swift procurement of these landing permits becomes paramount for smooth operations.
Photographic Logbook
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
"Indio and Other Desert Cities" Eastbound on I-10, I passed a sign that I had not seen since 1997. It read, “Indio and other desert cities.” Back in 1997, I was crammed into a rental car with three other graduate students and our advisor driving from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, CA to present at the 45th American Society for Mass Spectrometry Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics.
Ask Captain Lim
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Alaskan Airlines Embraer 175 Photo credit ( [link] ) What could drive an off-duty pilot to sabotage the Alaskan Airlines plane’s engines? On October 22, 2023, a disturbing incident happened on an Embraer 175 flight from Everett to San Francisco. An off-duty pilot occupying the jump seat attempted to shutdown both its engines. This unusual incident raised questions about what drove this off-duty pilot to do such an irrational act.
Inspire
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
How I used a flight simulator to not only practice comms and maneuvers but also pass my private pilot exam. The post Flight Sim to Flight School first appeared on Hangar Flying.
Learn to Fly
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Wondering what to get the student pilot, private pilot, remote pilot, or aircraft mechanic on your list? Look no further than ASA’s 2023 Gift Guide , your key to finding a gift that’s on every aviator’s wish list. On the hunt for something under $20 or some smashing ASA merch ? We’ve got that, too. On the other hand, if you’re the pilot yourself, you can send the link to everyone who’s been asking what you want.
Gary's Flight Journal
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
I am subscribed to the Aviation101 YouTube channel that is provided by Josh Flowers. I have followed his passion for film making and his passion for aviation over the years. I enjoy his work, how he presents his content and the desire he exudes for safe flight. I am always trying to learn more about flying, from the simple reminders of check list use to the very important Aeronautical Decision Making process.
Aerista
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
We hope you find our Cirrus pre-owned market overview useful. As we approach the midpoint of the 4th quarter airplane buying “busy season,” it’s always a great time to take stock of how the Cirrus market is holding up and share a few market insights from our perspective as the World’s Largest Cirrus Airplane Brokerage. For those with short attention spans or better things to do, the highlights are: prices continue to fall, transaction volume is robust, interest rates haven’t hurt demand (much),
NAFI
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
NAFI NOTAMs #48 Why do you even have an instrument rating? ~Guest Blogger Aaron Dabney The new CFI, a client of mine, had just explained to the newly-minted instrument pilot that the proposed flight was below his personal minimums. That's the question he got in response. After a moment's silent gratitude that I'd had nothing to do with the instrument pilot's training, I told the CFI over the phone he was doing exactly the right thing.
Arround the Pattern
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The sixth video in the AOPA Air Safety Institute's Beyond Proficient series for IFR pilots
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