Universal Weather

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This year’s Japan Grand Prix will be held September 21-24, 2023, at the Suzuka circuit in Mie prefecture, about 50 km southwest of Nagoya. There are two primary airport options available for business jet operators who need to fly in for the event. As always, the best alternatives in terms of aircraft parking and hotel accommodations will be available to those who book as early as possible.

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Airline Reporter

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A Condor Airbus A330 with Mt. Rainier in the background. It is one thing to smell jet fuel (which we did), but we also enjoyed the smell of burning rubber after each aircraft touched down. Most times I will use my longer lens when spotting at airports, but we were so close that I often had to swap out for my shorter one… and that is not a bad thing.

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Ask Captain Lim

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

GOL Boeing 737-800 Photo credit: Paul Hunter Alvarenga ( [link] ) What caused the business jet to collide with the Boeing 737 in 2006? In 2006, a tragic collision occurred between a business jet and a Boeing 737. This event defied the typical conventions of air travel, where aircraft rarely collide head-on during cruise due to established safety procedures, notably the semi-circular rules.

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Flexair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The pilot shortage is a complex issue. This is a comprehensive analysis of the shortage of pilots examining pilot supply and pilot demand. It includes original research, statistics and charts showing the urgent need for pilot training and the value in become an airline pilot.

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Fly Areo Guard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

TSA prepared themselves this Labor Day for a busy holiday travel weekend and the end-of-summer travel rush – expecting over 14 million passengers to fly between September 1 st and September 6 th. September 1 st was expected to be the busiest travel day of the weekend with over 25,000 scheduled departures from the United States. This Labor Day set another record as the busiest Labor Day weekend in air travel’s history.

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Aeroclass Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

During a time when the aviation industry is booming, determining the best airlines to fly with can be daunting. Many aim for the peak of customer satisfaction , but only some truly deliver the best flight experience airlines can offer. Here are the top 3 airlines which elevate the bar in providing a stellar journey for their travelers. Best in Europe: Lufthansa Lufthansa, headquartered in Germany, not only prides itself on having one of the world’s largest airline fleets but also on their unwave

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Planes.com

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Frequent flyers with tiny tots know the struggle of being on an aeroplane. At times, one may get stuck next to a screaming baby. These situations can be unpleasant and lead to inconvenience for fellow passengers. Addressing such challenges to achieve a smoother journey, flyers can turn to a new solution that’s launched by Turkish-Dutch leisure carrier Corendon Airlines.

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Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In the face of ever-increasing staffing issues as the pilot shortage deepens regional airlines across the United States have been increasing pay and bonuses in an effort to compete against each other for the limited pilot applicants available to them. Gone are the days when regional pilot pay was jokingly compared to fast food workers. Jump to the Pay Comparison Table >> Working at a regional airline is usually an early step in a pilot’s career.

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Fly With Stan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Finally got the chance to do a flight from Tenerife south to Madeira airport. The distance is approximately 280NM and the flight time on the ATR72 is around 1:30-1:45 minutes depending on the winds and traffic at Madeira (and also Tenerife south airport). Madeira airport is very famous for its complicated approach; specially on a windy a stormy days.

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

On Christmas Eve 2022, EAA members Joseph, John, William, Robert, and James Tymczyszyn became the first group of five brothers to be awarded the coveted Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. This achievement obviously called for a trip this year to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 for an iconic photo under the famous Brown Arch. The post Five Brothers Awarded Master Pilot Award first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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NAFI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

NAFI NOTAMs #46 Embracing the Tapestry of Learner Diversity in Flight Training ~Guest Blogger Jason Schappert, MzeroA.com As flight instructors, we play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation by training a diverse group of aspiring pilots. Our training environment is enriched by learners from varied cultural backgrounds, language proficiencies, learning styles, and previous experiences.

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CockPit Conversation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

We work in unpressurized aircraft, often at high altitude, wearing oxygen masks. Hypoxia is a risk, and one of the symptoms of hypoxia is euphoria, the feeling that everything is fantastic. To mitigate this, crew members test O2 levels regularly and report them to each other as a sanity check. The saturation, given as a percentage should be enough to get an A on a test, so 87 and up.

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Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Back to Basics In 2023, I enjoyed some great adventures from earning my seaplane rating in Traverse City, MI to exploring the Outer Banks with other Williamson Flying Club members as part of a caravan of aircraft. But some days, an aviator need the simplicity of pancakes and grass runways. Kristy and I were flying back to New York from a visit to Michigan with my family and high school friends when I received a text from WFC member and recently certificated pilot, Joe F.

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This year I decided to tag along with my dad to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh because I had heard nothing but great things and I wanted to experience it myself. After just one week, I definitely agree that Oshkosh and the people who attend are insanely kind. The post First Impressions of Oshkosh first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses a weak link in today’s flight training environment. The post Why So Many Failures? first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This machine gun-like camera was designed to train Japanese aircraft gunners. When the trigger was pulled, the camera would begin taking pictures of a target on 35 mm film housed in a small internal magazine. The post EAA’s Attic — Rokuohsha Type 89 Camera Gun first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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