Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Like many, I had periods of sporadic flight time over the decades, but I had been flying consistently for the past 15 years. Mark’s passion for general aviation endured, despite not logging many hours since the ’80s. ” Yet, her passion for general aviation remained.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

EIDW Hours & Slots EIDW operates 24/7, except for annual closures from December 24, 2300 local, to December 26, 0600 local, when only emergency flights are accepted. Peak hours (0600-0730 local and 2100-2230 local) may see increased traffic, but no General Aviation (GA) restrictions apply.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

Courtesy: Kevin Cortes] We grabbed an Aspen Flying Club Cessna 172S from Colorado Air and Space Port (KCFO), where filing the flight plan and preflight checks went off without a hitch under clear skies. Aspen Flying Club Cessna 172S at KCFO. Alexis Cunningham (left) and Kevin Cortes en route to Colorado Plains Regional Airport.

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Universal Weather

OCTOBER 30, 2024

General Aviation (GA) traffic movements throughout this region are much higher than normal during peak and super-peak periods when airports often reach saturation levels. Peak travel period Peak travel season in the Caribbean is from late November through mid-April. or another country.

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Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Now, instead of showing up in flight ops and finding my flight planning had all been done for me by my dispatcher, I was now the dispatcher. KMPO is an non-towered field as are several other places I fly to and from on an IFR flight plan. My learning curve was not steep , it was vertical!

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Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

At some UK airbases – such as RAF Leuchars (EGQL) – PPRs are only issued to General Aviation (GA) during significant golfing events. Tech Stops For tech stops, a general aviation report is submitted to Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) authorities, who will process the information and determine if a clearance is required.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 23, 2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are extremely excited to share that Universal Aviation Spain will develop Madrids first premium general aviation hangar at Barajas Airport (LEMD). This project addresses many of the operational challenges youve been facing and is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026.

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iPad Pilot News

MAY 14, 2024

This AC also points out that cell phones and LTE-enabled iPads, while prohibited from use in flight by FCC regulations, are allowed to be used in aircraft while on the ground (ie, for picking up a clearance or filing a flight plan). ” This is the line that shows most general aviation pilots are not affected by this AC.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

A little attention to flying defensively may convert those thoughts into mitigation of potential risks in our flight operations. If you maintain constant situational awareness and utilize all available resources, that’s conducive to safe general aviation operations.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

I’d yet to land on that fabled grass runway, the Augusta National of general aviation, and this would be the year. I’d actually filed to fly to Anderson, South Carolina, on an instrument flight plan, figuring that I’d cancel IFR and continue past Anderson to the destination. Except it wasn’t meant to be.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are many popular Greek destinations, for operators planning general aviation movements, to consider for Greece. The good news is that operating to and within Greece is not onerous – from a planning or day-of-operation perspective. Eurocontrol will also be able to assist with route changes while you’re airborne.

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Air

JANUARY 22, 2025

GLOBAL SIMLAB More than 20 commercial and general aviation simulators SEE MORE We are firm believers in the importance of pre-flight simulation. That’s why we set up a simulation centre with at least one specific simulator that replicates each of our aircraft.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Key Takeaways The E6B is a mechanical slide rule that helps pilots make calculations useful for flight planning Use the slide rule side to calculate time, speed, fuel, and air density calculations. However, the difference is a few knots for general aviation airspeeds and altitudes. Be careful interpreting the scales.

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Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 13, 2024

Key Takeaways The Cirrus SR22 has evolved significantly since its certification in 2000, introducing key innovations like the Avidyne Entegra glass cockpit in 2003 and the turbocharged SR22 Turbo in 2006, which have set new standards in general aviation.

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Air Facts

APRIL 15, 2024

What a difference a decade makes: the GA boom in statistics Air Facts Journal General aviation is growing. Another way to look at flight activity is GA airport operations, pulled from the FAA’s OpsNet website.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Introduction to Class C Airspace As a pilot, you must understand the different categories of controlled airspace , such as Class A, B, C, D, E, and G for safe and lawful flight operations.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

That’s exactly what the legendary Bob Buck did 55 years ago in his Cessna 182 Skylane as he enjoyed the sights and sounds of low altitude flying and the freedom that only general aviation affords—a relatable sentiment to the Air Facts community. On this leg I filed a VFR flight plan for protection.

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Air Facts

OCTOBER 25, 2024

No taxiway so we back taxi to the General Aviation ramp. AOPA and AVweb have both written on the costs, landing slots, and general aviation stifling aspects of Cayman policies. I am now told that as my new broker, Island Air needs me to file my flight plan and my departure slot needs to be assigned.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

It is a popular destination for general aviation (GA) business and tourism movements. Flights are considered charter if passengers are not the owner of the aircraft of employees of the company owning the aircraft. Also, anytime passengers pay for the flight, it is considered charter.

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Learn to Fly

APRIL 11, 2024

While aviation training tends to focus on the go/no-go decision, equally critical are the continue/divert decisions that happen quite literally throughout the flight. Temperatures—Most general aviation aircraft have limited heating and cooling capabilities while still on the ground and rely on airflow over the engine when in the air.

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Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Among General Aviation pilots, there was great fear that private aircraft would be permanently barred from controlled airspace, particularly around the epicenters of those attacks in New York City and Washington DC. Although 9/11 marked the weaponization of commercial aircraft, the aftereffects are felt most keenly by General Aviation.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Tulum (MMTL) New Option for Business Aviation ATTENTION: Embedded Video Playback Unavailable - Due to your current cookie preferences, videos embedded on this page cannot be displayed. Flight Plans: Submit ICAO flight plans as early as possible. miles (3.06 miles (3.06 miles (3.06

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2025

Slidell Airport (KASD) Slidell Airport is about 35 miles from downtown New Orleans and offers a low-traffic option for general aviation. Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional (KAPS) Situated about 30 miles west of New Orleans, KAPS caters to business aviation with FBO services and ramp space.

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AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The front side of the chart shows the corridors and procedures for general aviation aircraft. The ForeFlight app includes only the general aviation side. The paper chart is far easier to use for planning. Both the paper and PDF/TIF chart include the general aviation and air tour operator side.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? Emergency Procedures : You should know how to handle engine failures, electrical malfunctions, and other in-flight emergencies. Youd be far less likely to lose control in unexpected situations when you stay proficient.

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Customs San Jose Airport now has a dedicated general aviation terminal with onsite Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ). Flight Planning When traveling through Costa Rican airspace, no special regulations exist, and air traffic controllers speak English. The captain or a dispatcher must sign all flight plans.

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Universal Weather

JULY 18, 2023

The annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) takes place Aug. Higher than normal general aviation (GA) traffic is expected during this period at SBSP. Flight Plan Requirements Specific information is always needed on the flight plan. 8-10, 2023 at Congonhas (SBSP).

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Universal Weather

JUNE 13, 2023

The following is an overview of what you need to know when operating to Argentina: The Flight Plan Filing Process In Argentina, flight plans must be submitted in person at least two hours prior to international departure. Note that flight plans are only valid for 30 minutes after ETD.

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Fullthrottle Aviation

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

They often flight plan their cross country on it, and use it for the oral exam when I ask questions. Chasing down paperwork or showing up without a flight plan completed are ways to show that you’re not ready for a practical exam! The #1 issue that I see comes from EFBs. Most of my applicants use an EFB.

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Flightworx

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Flightworx Aviation , with its expertise in flight planning, overflight and landing permits, fuel comparisons, commercial operations, and ferry flight & delivery, emerges as a pivotal ally for dispatch teams and crew members. Its significance, however, extends far beyond a mere entry ticket.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The following is an overview of what you need to know to operate a business aircraft to Rome: Airport Options The primary business aviation airport for Rome is Ciampino (LIRA). All general aviation flights operating to Rome must use Ciampino during its 0600-2300 local operating hours.

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Universal Weather

JULY 5, 2023

Permit confirmations It’s not necessary to note Mexican permit confirmations on your flight plan. CIQ for Crew Crew members usually clear customs after the passengers and are escorted to the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) or commercial terminal by the ground handler.

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Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

For business aircraft operators, setting up a flight to San Jose (SJO/MROC) is not a difficult proposition, and there’s nothing onerous from the regulatory perspective. Confirmation reference does not need to be placed in flight planning remarks. Aircraft Parking GA parking is relatively limited at all AOEs in Costa Rica.

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Universal Weather

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Key details include: Primary Parking : Reserved for G20 operations Taxiway M : Designated for general aviation parking Five Transit Positions : Available for short-stay ground services only Note: No services will be permitted on Taxiway M. Pricing will vary and is determined on a case-by-case basis.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

AC-U-Kwik World Edition Provides precise and up-to-date information about airports, FBOs, handlers and other data services for the aviation industry. Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more.

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Photographic Logbook

JULY 6, 2024

To provide student pilots an opportunity to experience real world general aviation flying outside of the training environment and introduce them to what they can do once they have earned their pilot certificates. To support our member pilots in trying new things in aviation that might be too intimidating for them to try on their own.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Note that PPR confirmations need not be placed in your flight plan’s International Civil Aviation Organization section. VHHH has approximately 20 GA parking spots at the general aviation terminal – but this depends on the aircraft size. The only flights that are handled differently are large aircraft.

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