Tradewind

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Historically, private aviation has almost exclusively belonged to the realm of the ultra-wealthy. Our mission at Tradewind Aviation is to expand the accessibility of private aviation and provide mobility solutions to our clientele at an approachable price point. By building one of the world’s largest privately owned fleets of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and employing them regionally, we have been able to keep our operating costs low and pass these savings along to our clientele.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Welcome to my Gulf Air A321NEO Trip Report! This is Gulf Air's A321neo-LR in the airline's retro livery special scheme. (A9C-XA) Introduction Looking at my options on which airlines to fly me home from Athens. I could have gone back to Frankfurt and fly back with Singapore Airlines, but that is boring so I decided to fly home from Athens. The few options were Lufthansa, Swiss, Gulf Air, Emirates, Qatar and Scoot and in the end, Scoot and Gulf Air were my options as the airfares were lower than t

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

An Instrument Rating will provide more freedom, confidence, and utility for your Private Pilot certificate as you no longer limited to VFR conditions. Not only will you have the skills and confidence for flying in more diverse weather conditions, and solely by reference to instruments, but instrument flying will introduce more precise flying and enhanced utilization of ATC services which can equate to safer flying.

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Gary's Flight Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Dave and I swapped a few text messages and decided to once again meet at Cape May for breakfast. Dave's friend Steve had covid so he canceled and instead Bob rode along with Dave in the Dakota. Mary had passed on going, not into hearing the boys talk airplanes, besides, she had some sort of game day with the girls of the Women's Club. I sent a text to Chet, a hangar neighbor, and told him I had an empty seat and I was heading to breakfast in Cape May, he responded that he would meet me in one ho

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Flightworx

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Embarking on a journey with a private jet in the UK is an experience that combines luxury, efficiency, and meticulous planning. This world, where every detail counts, demands a deep understanding of the various requirements and regulations that govern the skies. For jet owners and aviation aficionados, it’s about much more than simply taking off and landing; it’s about harmonising with the rhythm of aviation rules and luxuries.

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Ask Captain Lim

JANUARY 31, 2024

Air Nippon Airways B787 at Haneda Airport Photo credit: Masahiro TAKAGI ( [link] ) On January 17, 2024, a distressing incident happened aboard a Boeing 787 en route from Tokyo to Seattle as a 55-year-old American passenger displayed unruly behavior, biting a flight attendant’s arm. The disruptive conduct prompted the captain to make the unusual decision to return to Haneda Airport, just an hour after departure.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to plan and fly an IFR flight? Join Spencer Suderman as he does just that, on a flight from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach, FL. You’ll learn about the entire process, starting with filing a flight plan in ForeFlight to retrieving an IFR clearance from ATC, en-route navigation, and how to fly the instrument approach at the destination.

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Pilots Who Ask Why

JANUARY 28, 2024

Rotor Downwash: The topic that is either actively avoided by pilots, or assumed to be some dark magic that no puny mortal could possibly understand. Unfortunately it’s not a topic that gets a lot of attention from sources that make it really easy to understand properly. Well, that’s what we’re […] The post Understanding Rotor Downwash: The Ultimate Pilot Guide first appeared on Pilots Who Ask Why.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Learn about all aspects of the aviation sector and launch your career as a pilot at Leopard Aviation. Call us today to speak with a specialist about enrolling in flight school. In an age when the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, it’s important to find ways to reduce carbon emissions for the greater good of the planet. Modern air travel presents challenges but aviation sustainability is possible.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Throughout the month of February, Sporty’s is celebrating IFR Month , a month-long focus on the challenges and rewards of instrument flying. In addition to special savings on pilot gear, Sporty’s will offer interactive webinars, articles, instrument flying videos, and answers to common IFR questions. The goal is to encourage pilots to earn their instrument rating, get current, and enjoy more utility from their pilot certificate.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola. The second-largest Caribbean nation after Cuba, the Dominican Republic has a population of more than 10 million. It is a popular destination for general aviation (GA) business and tourism movements. Airport infrastructure, ground handling services, ground support equipment (GSE) availability and fuel uplift options are very good at all major airports throughout the Dominican Republic.

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Northstar VFR

JANUARY 28, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI One of the most important things to consider when starting your flight training is who will be your flight instructor ( CFI ). Your CFI will set the tone for your training, and they have the ability to make or break this special journey to earning your private pilot certificate. The last thing you want is to end up with someone who’s not right for you.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Dorinda Morpeth, EAA 637600, can’t get enough of flying Young Eagles. We wrote about her a few years ago after her 300th Young Eagles flight, and now she’s back, celebrating number 400. The post Hundreds of Happy Kids first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 31, 2024

The flight deck of every airplane includes a collection of flight instruments that display important information, like airspeed, altitude, heading and turn information. In this video we’ll go over the standard 6 instruments you’ll find in a Cessna 172 and how to interpret their indications.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

For more information on Ireland airports, visit our destination guides: Shannon Preclearance destination guide Shannon Airport (EINN) is known as one of the best tech stops in Europe due to its ease of operation, low fuel prices, availability of pre-clearance to the United States, and no value-added taxes. Here’s everything you need to know about operating to Shannon.

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Learn to Fly

JANUARY 29, 2024

The past few weeks have seen extraordinary weather events in all parts of the United States. Unusually cold temperatures have brought everything from ice storms to blizzards, even in places that don’t usually expect white winters. Pilots must keep the weather in mind when preparing for any flight. You can accomplish this by obtaining an in-depth preflight weather briefing and properly pre-flighting your aircraft for cold weather operations.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Since 1992, more than 2.3 million youths have taken their first ride in an airplane through the EAA Young Eagles program. At the Wausau Downtown Airport in Wausau, Wisconsin, dedicated pilots and staff have been making dreams come true for even longer. The post Reaching for the Sky first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Flight Training Central

JANUARY 29, 2024

Congratulations on reaching the FAA Knowledge Test milestone. Below are some helpful tips and insight for a successful written test experience. Scheduling your FAA Knowlege Test What documentation do I need when taking the FAA Knowledge Test? What should I expect when taking the FAA Knowledge Test? What can I bring to the FAA Knowledge Test? How do I prepare for the FAA Knowledge Test?

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

In 2019, a general aviation terminal (GAT) opened at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR). This terminal is owned and operated by GATGRU, a consortium that was awarded by the SBGR airport authorities. Here’s everything business aviation operators need to know. São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport History of the GAT The new GAT opened on Oct. 21, 2019, for GA operations at SBGR.

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Gary's Flight Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

I decide to preflight this afternoon in prep for my Thursday flight to Cape May, KWWD.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses high-altitude flying and how to combat the dangers it can pose. The post Into Thin Air first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Air Electro

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the high-stakes arena of military and aerospace applications, the reliability and durability of equipment is non-negotiable. Military Specification connectors, also known as MIL-Spec connectors, have become the go-to solution for engineers working in harsh and no-fail environments. That’s because these connectors boast a remarkable track record for longevity and reliability.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

Welcome to my 2nd flight review on Aegean Airlines! This is Aegean's Airbus A320CEO with the racoon style cockpit. Introduction There are 2 airlines operating on ATH-SKG route and since there is not much of a choice, I decided to fly Aegean Airlines once again, this time flying on the Airbus A320ceo version. The airline operated the A321neo and A320neo on certain flights but I chose this flight as the flight timing suits me better.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In a recent piece for EAA Sport Aviation, EAA Lifetime member Steve Lutte takes us through the build of his RV-10, which he completed in an impressive 30 months. The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Texas Van’s Aircraft RV-10 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Air Electro

JANUARY 31, 2024

When equipment faces extreme conditions such as high altitudes, varying atmospheric pressures, severe weather, and rapid temperature changes, as in aerospace, ensuring the integrity and reliability of electronic connections is paramount. That’s where hermetically sealed connectors come in. Uses for Hermetic Connectors The primary purpose of hermetically sealed connectors is: to provide absolute protection against the ingress of air or other gases waterproofing sealing pressure differentials reli

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