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Flying Home On Board Emirates New Economy Class (2023) Part 1: LHR-DXB

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Welcome to my return flight trip report on Emirates's A380! Introduction Flying with this airline at this time was perfect timing as the airline introduced the Premium Economy Class to it's portfolio not too long ago, making it more affordable for passengers who wish to experience more comfort while without paying over the odds to enjoy the premium class.

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Save The Dates: SpotLAX Returns Next September

NYC Aviation

Last month’s 10th anniversary SpotLAX event was one for the ages. We had our best turnout ever, and many attendees remarked that this was the best SpotLAX they had been to. New for this year was a rooftop spotting party at the H Hotel Los Angeles that saw nearly 200 people attend, easily our largest gathering of all time. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the dates for next year’s SpotLAX event.

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Air Wisconsin Pilots Agree to New Contract Worth Almost $48M

Pilot Job Central

In a recent vote, Air Wisconsin pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) , have voted overwhelmingly in favor of approving a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. 83 percent of eligible pilots voted on the agreement, with 93 percent voting in favor. The new agreement includes an average of 54 percent pay increase for first officers and a 38 percent pay increase for captains.

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“Cowpunchers Reunion,” Greg Brown’s Flying Carpet Podcast #28

Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog

Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the Flying Carpet, as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. Listen to “Cowpunchers Reunion: Rough Flight Home,” Greg’s Flying Carpet Podcast Flight #2 8 Grab your logbook, and join our flying adventure attending a unique “working cowboys” rodeo, and then fleeing thunderstorms on the flight home!

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Flying Home On Board Emirates New Economy Class (2023) Part 2: DXB-SIN

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Welcome to my last part of my Emirates A380 (2023) trip report! Note: This trip report is shorter as most of the essential information of the airline's A380 can be found in my previous trip report (Part 1). Introduction Time really flies especially when you are having fun. This flight marks the end of my flying adventure in the summer of 2023, it has been a successful trip and one that I hope to do it again in the near future.

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How many airliners would have run out of fuel if it weren’t for the “final reserve fuel” as required by law?

Ask Captain Lim

A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-312(ER) Photo credit: byeangel ( [link] ) How many airliners would have run out of fuel if it weren’t for the “final reserve fuel” as required by law? The fuel planning policies by airlines are there for ensuring the safety of each flight. It would include the fuel required for a specific journey, such as the taxi, trip, contingency, alternate, final reserve fuel, fuel for extended diversion time operations (EDTO) for certain flights and the di

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Kick the Tires

Inspire

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses tips for keeping the tires on your aircraft in good condition. The post Kick the Tires first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Airmet Vs Sigmet: What's the Difference?

Northstar VFR

By Jordan Bullock CFI, Boeing 737 Pilot Weather by nature is unpredictable and chaotic. As a pilot, its important to understand weather, as well as your personal limitations in regards to both the aircraft, and your personal skill set. Unfortunately throughout my aviation career I’ve witnessed multiple pilots underestimate weather as a force and put themselves in extremely compromising positions, as if we can just pull over on the side of the road and wait out a storm.

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Volunteer Spotlight — Tenley Ong

Inspire

You may recognize Tenley Ong, EAA 1388744, from her contributions to EAA’s blog, where she has written relatable stories about working toward her pilot certificate. Tenley, a talented writer and pilot, is also one of the hardworking volunteers who make AirVenture special. The post Volunteer Spotlight — Tenley Ong first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Aviation Scholarship Opportunity Presented By EAA Warbirds Squadron 18

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Addison M. Maloney of Union Township, Ohio, has received a full scholarship opportunity for flight training, thanks to EAA Warbirds Squadron 18 of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Ray Aviation Scholarship program. The post Aviation Scholarship Opportunity Presented By EAA Warbirds Squadron 18 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Ray Aviation Scholar Flies Young Eagles at EAA Chapter 534 Rally

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Five years ago, Rosie Rivera had her first flight in a general aviation airplane. On September 16, 2023, she was in the pilot’s seat when EAA Chapter 534 held a Young Eagles rally at Leesburg International Airport. The post Ray Aviation Scholar Flies Young Eagles at EAA Chapter 534 Rally first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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2023 Okie Derby

Inspire

The Oklahoma chapter of the Ninety-Nines’s annual Okie Derby Proficiency Air Rally was held on August 19, 2023. The annual event is a fundraiser for the “Wings of the Future” scholarship. Sixteen aircraft participated in the Okie Derby, and each aircraft was required to have a pilot and co-pilot. The post 2023 Okie Derby first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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EAA Chapters 25 and 1229 at Girls in Aviation Day Event

Inspire

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, EAA Chapter 25 and EAA Chapter 1229 had a very visible presence at the recent Girls in Aviation Day event held at the Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The post EAA Chapters 25 and 1229 at Girls in Aviation Day Event first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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North to Ottawa | Part 1, With a Little Help from Kingston Radio

Photographic Logbook

Just A Stone's Throw Away Satellite photo of the Rockliffe Airport (CYRO). Image from Google. In 1920, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) established Ottawa Air Station directly on the Ottawa River at the outskirts of the Canadian capital. Military flight activity ceased in 1964 and the field eventually transitioned to civil use as the Rockliffe Airport.

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North to Ottawa | Part 3, Caution: Wet Paint

Photographic Logbook

Departure from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum At 2:30 pm, I notified museum staff that I needed to return to my airplane. I was escorted outside by a docent who was supposed to have led the 2:30 pm Reserve Hangar tour, but was available because no one signed up for it. Yes, I missed an opportunity for a one on one tour! But I also needed to be airborne at 3:00 pm or else amend my flight plan and arrival time with US Customs in Ogdensville, NY.