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Apply now for 2024 AOPA flight training scholarships

Flight Training Central

The application window is open for more than $1 million in awards from the AOPA Foundation. Scholarships are available in multiple categories: primary (sport, recreational, and private pilot) certification, instrument and advanced ratings, and aviation maintenance technician certification. The awards, ranging from $2,500 to $14,000, can help significantly reduce training costs and accelerate your training.

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Southern France: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

For more information on France, visit our destination and high-traffic event guides: Paris Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival The Mediterranean region of France is a busy and popular destination during the summer months, and business aircraft traffic is high. While 3rd-party providers and ground handlers can orchestrate last-minute requests for aircraft parking, hotels and service availability, best practice is to do as much pre-planning as possible.

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Making Like Maverick in an L-39

Jetwhine

By Rob Mark An early scene in An Officer and a Gentleman , the 1982 movie about U.S. Navy recruits slogging their way through officer candidate school, has granite-tough Marine Gunnery Sgt. Foley (actor Lou Gossett Jr.) confronting candidate Zack Mayo (actor Richard Gere) nose to nose. “Now why would a slick little hustler like you sign up for the Navy?

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Accelerated CFI Course at Take Flight Aviation!

Take Flight OC

Certified Flight Instructor in three weeks! Are you ready to elevate your aviation career by becoming a Certified Flight Instructor? Look no further than Take Flight Aviation! Our comprehensive three-week CFI course, culminating in a checkride, has helped our applicants earn an impressive 98% first-time pass rate. What Sets Our CFI Course Apart? Small Class Sizes : Experience personalized learning with 4-6 students per class, ensuring a conducive environment for positive results.

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January test question update from Sporty’s

Flight Training Central

Sporty’s recently released its January written test question update in its 2024 Learn to Fly Course test preparation module. While the FAA does not publish actual test questions, representative test questions are available, and new questions released by Sporty’s represent emphasis areas which you will likely enounter on the test. The FAA continues to add new questions based on guidance from the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards.

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Tokyo, Japan: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

For more information on Japan, visit our destination guides: Japan Tokyo is a safe, modern city well-equipped to provide first-rate services for business aviation. With proper pre-planning, operators can expect a pleasant experience. Here is everything you need to know about operating to Tokyo. Airport options Tokyo is served by two airports – Haneda (RJTT) and Narita (RJAA) – and both have their pros and cons from the general aviation (GA) operating perspective.

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The Paramount Importance of Safety Management in Aviation

Aeroclass Blog

Safety is the top priority in the aviation industry. As described by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), “the shared goal is for every flight to take off and land safely.” In the high-stakes world of aviation, where the safety of passengers and crew is paramount, effective safety management is not just a regulatory requirement but a moral imperative.

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How fortunate were the passengers and crew of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 that the door blew out at a lower altitude rather than during cruising!

Ask Captain Lim

A Gaping Hole on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Photo credit: RickyCourtney ( [link] ) How fortunate were the passengers and crew of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 that the door blew out at a lower altitude rather than during cruising! It was indeed lucky that the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 was still climbing at around 16,000 feet when the door plug blew off.

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Dublin, Ireland: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

For more information on Ireland airports, visit our destination guides: Shannon, Ireland destination guide Shannon U.S. Pre-clearance guide Potential Dublin GA Ban in 2024 The Dublin Airport Authority’s (DAA) consideration of a ban on all ad-hoc flights, including General Aviation (GA), due to the airport exceeding its 32-million passenger capacity.

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John’s Sonex, a Busman’s Holiday

Aircorps Aviation

One good example of a busman’s holiday is AirCorps Aviation component specialist John Gregory’s build of a Sonex kit plane. The Sonex is described by the manufacturer as “a basic and economical, easy to build, all metal two place monoplane.” The post John’s Sonex, a Busman’s Holiday appeared first on AirCorps Aviation.

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Parts of an Airplane Cockpit: Main Components of an Aircraft's Cockpit

Flexair

Welcome to the world of aviation, where you will step into the pilots' hub - the airplane cockpit. This guide will provide in-depth information about the cockpit, the pilots' central command area which governs every aspect of the aircraft's journey from takeoff to landing. As you delve deeper, you'll understand that the cockpit's sophistication goes well beyond just a pilot, co-pilot, and an instrument panel.

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Welcome to my 2024 New Year trip report! My ride: SX-NEC in the airline's new livery Introduction Flying with Aegean Airlines has been in my mind for a while and when the chance presented itself, I decided to go for it. This Star Alliance member is probably one of the more popular airlines in Europe as they are quite well known for its milege program (Miles+Bonus) and also I heard praises about their in-flight service and meals (especially on business class).

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Singapore Airports: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

Navigating the skies to Singapore? You’re in for a treat! This vibrant city-state boasts a hospitable hub for business aviation, complete with exemplary services and facilities. However, as the Asia-Pacific region resumes activity, strategic pre-planning becomes imperative due to the combination of constrained aviation support infrastructure and heightened air traffic projections.

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Pay to Fly: Exposing the Dark Side of Hiring for Profit

Pilots Who Ask Why

Becoming and being a pilot can be extremely fulfilling. It has lots of different ways for self development, and a huge amount of day-to-day variety that keeps things interesting. But it isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. It requires lots of sacrifices, and the industry definitely has multiple issues that really […] The post Pay to Fly: Exposing the Dark Side of Hiring for Profit first appeared on Pilots Who Ask Why.

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BOMBARDIER CELEBRATES DELIVERY OF 150TH GLOBAL 7500

Altitudes Magazine

Bombardier has celebrated another significant milestone, as the Québec-headquartered manufacturer has delivered its 150th Global 7500 aircraft.

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“Beating It” to Oshkosh

Inspire

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 in his Hummingbird helicopter. The post “Beating It” to Oshkosh first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Greek Islands: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

For more information on Greece, visit our destination guides: Greece Business Aviation Destination Guide Mykonos Business Aviation Destination Guide June through September is always peak season for Greece creating congestion. Airports throughout the country – both mainland and islands – are inundated with traffic from all over the world. Due to the congestion, authorities are implementing restrictions to accommodate for the influx, which is affecting general aviation (GA).

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What is a Special VFR Cloud Clearance?

Think Aviation

What is a Special VFR clearance?

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AERO-DIENST LEADERSHIP CHANGES

Altitudes Magazine

Aero-Dienst has appointed Dr. Oliver Kosing, who will share the responsibility for the management of Aero-Dienst GmbH with André Ebach.

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Take Off Like a Boss

Inspire

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Mark Murray relays some tips for takeoff and depar-ture to mitigate potential risks. The post Take Off Like a Boss first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Greece: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

For more detailed information on specific destinations within Greece, please visit our articles on: Greek Islands Mykonos Popular island destinations, exclusive summer resorts, and an upward trend in tourism have made Greece an even more in-demand tourism/business destination in recent years. There are many popular Greek destinations, for operators planning general aviation movements, to consider for Greece.

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Booming Aviation Industry: Surge in Pilot Salaries and Hiring Rates in 2024

Fly Around Alaska

The aviation industry is experiencing a remarkable surge in pilot salaries and hiring rates, a trend reshaping this sector’s dynamics. As highlighted by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the industry is seeing unprecedented growth in pilot demand, described as reaching “unfathomable numbers.” Interested in accelerating your career?

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How to fly the perfect short field takeoff and climb

Flight Training Central

As part of your preflight preparation, you should always consult the POH/AFM performance charts to determine the airplane performance is acceptable for a safe takeoff and climb for the conditions and location. Often the performance that is stated in these publications is based on a short-field, maxium performance technique to achieve the best performance numbers.

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Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship

Inspire

The newest scholarship coming to EAA is the Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship, to honor the memory and legacy of longtime aviation enthusiast Joseph “Joey” Ermel. The post Joey Ermel “Do Your Impeccable Best” Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Mykonos, Greece: 2024 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

For more detailed information on specific destinations within Greece, please visit our articles on: Greek Islands Greece Mykonos is one of the most popular summer destinations in the Mediterranean and, in 2021, was ranked the No. 1 destination in Europe. In peak season, the island is dotted with luxury yachts. Its exclusive villas, private resorts, and popular restaurants are teeming with a who’s who of the wealthy and famous.