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.

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Approach Knot VOR Weather 52

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.

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Weather Air Traffic Control Jet Airlines 52

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.

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Airlines Airline Turbulence Weather 52

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.

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Airlines Airline 52

Inspire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman wraps up his cross-country journey to acquire a glider. The post Ruffled Feathers: Road Trip! Part 2 of 2 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40

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.

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AGL NOTAMs Pilot Approach 40

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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Pilot 40

Inspire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Many veterans reach out after their day at Grounded No More with stories of how the experience helped them. Some think about their flight when they are having a bad day. Some were reminded that people care about them in a time when they desperately needed it. “It’s overwhelming the changes you see in people when they come out and experience this, and the families as well,” said founder Anthony Anger.

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Hangar 40

Inspire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Ford Tri-Motor, as the first luxury airliner, transformed global travel, heralding the era of commercial flight. Today, as I dream of piloting cutting-edge aircraft across continents, I owe a debt of gratitude to these vintage wonders and the visionaries behind them as well as to the organizations that maintain them. My love at first sight evolved into some research and deep thoughts (at least as deep as a teenage girl can go) and some unanswered questions.

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Hangar Pilot Airlines Airline 40

Inspire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses blade and engine adjustments needed during flight testing for his Hummingbird helicopter. The post Hummingbird Flight Testing first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40

Inspire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor George Karamitis discusses ultralights as a lower-cost flying option for older pilots. The post What About Us Older Pilots? first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Pilot Hangar 40

Inspire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Canada’s first official homebuilder recently earned his spot in Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. The post Keith (Hoppy) Hopkinson Inducted Into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40

Inspire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

There is something special about the number three — in this case, a triple redundant instrument panel. The post The Power of Three first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40