May, 2023

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Wimbledon 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide

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For more information on operating to the UK, visit our destination and regulatory guides: United Kingdom Business Aviation Destination Guide Stansted Business Aviation Destination Guide Luton & Stansted Summer Night Slot Guide Northolt Business Aviation Destination Guide UK ETA Guide UK TCO Guide UK APD GUide Wimbledon , which takes place July 3-16, 2023, in London, is the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world and a staple of the billionaire social calendar.

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Do You Need a College Degree For a Pilot to Work For a Major Airline?

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Do I need to go to College? If you are plotting out your aviation career, you should think about it as a strategy. That may sound funny, but hiring trends in the airline industry are cyclical and follow a pattern. There are times when airlines are desperate to hire pilots and others where you have to pretty much a lunar landing to get a look. So, as a college graduate myself, let me guide you into making a decision that is right for you.

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Something Fishy Arrives to Seattle on Alaska Airlines

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I recently had the opportunity to welcome some VIP fish from Alaska to the lower 48. Did I enjoy the experience because of the Copper River salmon? Yes, it was quite entertaining seeing all the people wanting to kiss a 34 pounder at 8am in the morning (I typically don’t kiss fish before noon). For me it was more about having an excuse to get back on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and hang out with Alaska Cargo up close and personal.

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Wheels On the Ground in Texas, Wings in the Air Everywhere Else

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Dave Tillema, EAA 465598, drives a school bus for fun. He also flies a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, and two students that ride his bus recently wrote a story about one of his flying adventures. The post Wheels On the Ground in Texas, Wings in the Air Everywhere Else first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Cuba Sanctions 2023: Business Aviation Destination Guide

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Please note that this article and the materials available herein are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice before operating to Cuba. The U.S. Department of Commerce through its Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) have issued updated U.S. sanctions rules applicable to Cuba , published in the Federal Regis

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Airspeed Junkie Flight School Program Free Gift Giveaway

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Airspeedjunkie is kicking off their new rewards program for Flight schools. This is a new program in beta test that will reward new pilots that get a new rating. How it works First this rewards program is for any pilot that gets a new rating or certificate. Airspeed Junkie will partner with your flight school and send you an aviation achievement plaque free of charge for your accomplishment.

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Art Basel Switzerland 2023: Business Aviation Planning Guide

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Art Basel is one of the world’s premier modern and contemporary art shows and is held annually in Basel, Hong Kong, and Miami Beach. This year’s show in Basel, Switzerland will be held June 15-18, 2023. As usual, this event brings in above-average congestion for both local traffic as well as aircraft movements. General aviation (GA) operators planning flights to this event should expect limited overnight aircraft parking availability, limited hotels, and other congestion issues durin

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France: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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For more information on France, visit our destination and high-traffic event guides: Paris Paris Airshow Southern France Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix France is one of the most visited and sophisticated business aviation markets in the world. With world-class services, operating to this country is relatively straightforward. Our guide covers everything from Prior Permission Required (PPR) procedures and landing permits to flight planning, customs clearance, and cultural considerat

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Costa Rica: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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For more detailed information on specific destinations within Costa Rica, please visit our articles on: San Jose San Jose GAT Costa Rica is a friendly destination for business aircraft operations. Ground handling quality is high at major airports, and most services are readily available. Still, there are many issues to be mindful of, including the availability of services at your destination, customs and immigration services, and parking issues – to name a few.

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San Jose, Costa Rica: 2023 Business Aviation Destination Guide

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For business aircraft operators, setting up a flight to San Jose (SJO/MROC) is not a difficult proposition, and there’s nothing onerous from the regulatory perspective. With the opening of Costa Rica’s first-ever general aviation terminal in December 2019, the experience and security for business aviation operators is now significantly enhanced. It’s essential to work with your trip support provider and the local ground handler in advance to understand all documentation and prior permission re

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[VIDEO] Global Ops Update May 2023

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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. This webinar is a deep dive discussing peak season on the Med, the latest regulatory news, and a run-down on ops trends by region.

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PHOTOS: Hanging Around Paine Field

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Living in the greater Seattle area has its advantages. Being able to go pretty much any time and drive around Paine Field Airport (KPAE) is for sure one of them. Plus, if you book yourself a night at the Hilton Garden Inn, you are very likely to get a room that looks over the airport. Heck, you can even spot from your room and/or car and have yourself a bit of an AvGeek hootenanny.

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Propeller Adjustments

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse provides some tips for installing the propeller on your aircraft. The post Propeller Adjustments first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA’s The Green Dot — Remembering the Band of Brothers

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This time on The Green Dot, host Chris Henry is joined by George Luz, Jr., whose father, George Luz, served in E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II, which was made famous by the 1992 book Band of Brothers and the 2001 HBO miniseries of the same name. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Remembering the Band of Brothers first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Master Pilots — Honoring Ken and Jack

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On May 2, 2023, members of Chapter 677 in Columbus, Georgia, came together to recognize two of their longtime members, Kenneth Sines, EAA 453045, and Jack Phillabaum, EAA 555580. They were awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards for 50 years of safe aviation flight experience. The post Master Pilots — Honoring Ken and Jack first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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What Leads to a Bad Landing?

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses complacency and distractions — two components that can contribute to a poor landing. The post What Leads to a Bad Landing? first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA’s Attic — B-2 Torpedo Director Sight

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The B-2 Torpedo Director was an optical, illuminated sight used on U.S. Army Air Forces medium bombers. It could be installed on the A-20 Havoc, the B-25 Mitchell, and the B-26 Marauder. The post EAA’s Attic — B-2 Torpedo Director Sight first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Bronco Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series

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John Van Etten, who was an OV-10 Bronco pilot and on-scene commander during the famed rescue of Bat 21 during the Vietnam War, will be presenting about the famous search-and-rescue operation on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. The post Bronco Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA’s The Green Dot — Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

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This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Clay and Nathan Hammond to discuss Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Losing Control

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses some of the common reasons pilots lose control of their aircraft and strategies for avoiding those incidents. The post Losing Control first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Florida Van’s Aircraft RV-8A

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In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Paul Barreto takes us through the build of his striking Van’s RV-8A. The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Florida Van’s Aircraft RV-8A first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Working Communication Problems

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What was supposed to be a simple flight for EAA member William Bennett turned into a bit of an adventure when his airplane’s push-to-talk switch began having issues. The post Working Communication Problems first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Instrument Checkride

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3:45 a.m. The sun is down, the sky is dark, my alarm goes off. It’s checkride day. My time to prove all the late nights and early mornings spent studying have been worthwhile. The post Instrument Checkride first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s The Bateleurs!

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General aviation doesn’t immediately come to mind when thinking of wildlife conservation. However, for The Bateleurs, “southern Africa’s environmental air force,” using general aviation to support environmental and conservation efforts felt like an obvious solution to a critical problem. The Bateleurs is a South African nonprofit and registered NGO.

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Full STEAM Ahead!

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The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum outside the Navy base at Patuxent River, Maryland held their annual STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) event on March 11, 2023. The post Full STEAM Ahead! first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Those Pesky Details

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses the importance of planning for maintenance, performance, and safety. The post Those Pesky Details first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Volunteer Spotlight — Steph Schulko

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Steph Schulko, EAA 719052, spent more than 15 years as EAA Chapter 18’s Young Eagles coordinator. After working hard to help local children, Steph was honored as a 2022 Young Eagles Chapter Coordinator of the Year. The post Volunteer Spotlight — Steph Schulko first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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The Chips Are Down

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I was having problems with the red beacon atop the fin of my aircraft. The breaker would occasionally pop and despite cleaning all the connections and grounds, and bench testing the power supply (flasher unit), no real cause was identified, and the problem persisted intermittently. The post The Chips Are Down first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Connections: No matter how tenuous

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When someone becomes famous and well known, it is in our nature to try and relate to that person in any way we can. We look for similarities and connections no matter how tenuous. I had the op-portunity to read Jeremy Hansen’s bio recently and lo and behold, we have things in common. The post Connections: No matter how tenuous first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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The Electroluminescent Performer Electrifies

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Occasionally, a genuinely new and fresh talent shows up on the air show circuit that sparks the imaginations of the audience. This is the case with Canadian air show pilot Kyle Fowler. The post The Electroluminescent Performer Electrifies first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Ruffled Feathers: Soaring Costs

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Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman takes a look at the rising prices for different aircraft parts, from engines to avionics. The post Ruffled Feathers: Soaring Costs first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Fundamentally Fun

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In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA vice president Rick Larsen looks back at his Quicksilver days. The post Fundamentally Fun first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA Chapter 179 Ray Aviation Scholars

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An update on a pair of Ray scholars from Albuquerque-based Chapter 179. The post EAA Chapter 179 Ray Aviation Scholars first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Made in the Shade

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How EAA member Bruce Spears used a DIY approach to cool the back seat of his Cessna 182. The post Made in the Shade first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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There Were Dragons in Canada

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A brief history of the de Havilland DH.84 Dragon biplane in Canada. The post There Were Dragons in Canada first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Economic Sanctions – 2023 Business Aviation Guide

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In the world of global business aviation, understanding economic sanctions regulations (both comprehensive and targeted) is vital in reducing an operators’ exposure to significant fines and potential criminal penalties. This article is meant to give the reader an overview of what the sanctions are, who administers them, who must comply, and some of the risks associated with violating the regulations.

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