Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

Our original plan was to head to Galveston but with my knee giving me fits we thought it best to make a shorter flight. I also secured hangar space for the week to the tune of $75 a night. The weather is perfect with a cool breeze as we searched for sone late lunch. We finished breakfast and headed to the airport.

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Runway Approach Weather VOR 99

Gary's Flight Journal

APRIL 24, 2024

It’s been 33 days since my last flight time. Granted the weather hasn’t helped and my knee issue has diminished my desire to climb aboard. I did a quick flight plan and was looking at just under a half hour trip each way. It was a smooth flight all the way to the pattern at Ocean City, then it decided to be bumpy.

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Runway Pilot Weather Flight Plan 66

Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

Aircraft hangar space is available at Le Bourget but is limited during the winter months. Facilities include a lounge, crew lounge, and heated 3,000 sqm hangar that can accommodate aircraft up to BBJ size. FBOs need to be included in section 18 of your flight plan. The ramp is located in front of FBO.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Fixed Base Operator Weather Clearance 52

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

I had already fueled and readied the Warrior for departure, it was just a matter of pulling her out of the hangar. From flight planning, I knew that we would experience rain, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and darkness. It just didn't have any useful information to transmit.)

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Final Approach Airplanes 52

Gary's Flight Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

The Weather Watch Some of my go to weather pages have changed or gone away but I have been working on some new to me weather tools for my cross country flight planning. I always use Foreflights Imagery and MOS on the weather selection along with Windy, Aviation Weather Center, Weather Underground.

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Weather VOR Knot Hangar 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This was another satisfying trip, full of ADM, IMSAFE, and trade-offs—and weather. Photo: Ed Wischmeyer] Then came perhaps the most satisfying leg of the flight. The weather was… interesting. Fussing with the avionics to keep tabs on the weather gave many more knob touches than the airplane itself. Lesson learned.

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Weather Runway Knot Rudder 52

Latatuide 33 Aviation

JULY 22, 2024

These risk management strategies can include thorough pre-flight checks and adherence to weather advisories and safety guidelines. Operating Your Plane Familiarize yourself with operational considerations, including airspace regulations, flight planning, fuel management, and emergency procedures.

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Jet Hangar Fixed Base Operator Air Traffic Control 52

Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Reservations have been made, the estate tour is booked, rental car locked in, and hangar space secured. It’s scary but we both talk out the plan then double team all reservations required. Weather Outlook The weather watch starts two weeks in advance for any of our adventures. The whole process has become second nature.

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Approach Knot VOR Weather 52

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Five years later, Surack Enterprises’ footprint in aviation has expanded to include fixed-wing charter flights using various Cessna Citation jets, Cirrus Vision Jet SF50s, and Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprops. And with a larger aircraft, a new hangar is being built at the company’s FWA (Intl, Fort Wayne IN) base.

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Jet Pilot Hangar Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Before heading to the plane, you might have a chance to cover basic principles of flight, and will certainly discuss current weather conditions, safety protocols, and the days flight plan. This is an opportunity to ask questions and clarify anything you didnt understand during the flight.

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Rudder Descent Pilot Runway 98

Gary's Flight Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I've been going through weather updates and long range forecasts for the last two weeks along with reviewing approaches and alternates for our flight. To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. The MOS weather shows rain ending by 8am, we shall see.

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Clearance Weather VOR Approach 52

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Note that PPR confirmations need not be placed in your flight plan’s International Civil Aviation Organization section. Therefore, it’s best to be at the airport at least two hours before departure to ensure the FBO has all documentation for departure, customs, fuel, flight plans, and weather packages.

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Clearance General Aviation Weather Runway 52

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The lounge not only provides essential amenities, like computers, printers, and weather and NOTAM information services, but is also comfortable and functional. There will also be a new all-weather canopy stretching from the ETB to shield and serve both aircraft and passengers – a first-of-its-kind installation in Asia.

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Jet Hangar Weather NOTAMs 52

Universal Weather

MAY 9, 2023

Confirmation reference does not need to be placed in flight planning remarks. Hangar facilities are not available for transient business aviation operations at MROC. Hangar facilities are not available for transient business aviation operations at MROC. MROC has only eight GA parking spots. NXXXdatemonth).

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General Aviation NOTAMs Tail Weather 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

New Adventures in Flight Planning and Filing I decided to test-drive my PIN and the whole FRZ process for the first time as my annual fall solo flight in October of 2023. Any flight into the FRZ requires a FRZ flight plan. For the most part, the process was quick and easy.

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Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

Photographic Logbook

JULY 7, 2024

Kristy and I ended our first visit in 2016 prematurely due to ominous movement on a weather map. When we made the decision to flee Boston early all of those years ago, we reasoned that it was a short flight and access to downtown from an outlying general aviation airport was relatively simple via Uber. We have arrived!"

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Approach Clearance Runway General Aviation 52

Universal Weather

APRIL 8, 2024

No hangar facilities available. No hangar space available; aircraft will be parked on the taxiway. The accreditation numbers must be mentioned in box 18 of the flight plan. Flexibility for late arrivals or departures Ramp space available for up to 6 General Aviation (GA) aircraft. AC/DC power cart is accessible.

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Runway Fixed Base Operator UTC Clearance 52

Universal Weather

JANUARY 18, 2024

CDM programs determine if airway and airport slots match flight plans. In the event of a missed match, flight plans are auto-cancelled. Note that Le Castellet (LFMQ) is a good parking alternate for LFMN with lower costs, extended stays possible, and hangar space available for transient operations.

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Air Traffic Control Clearance Flight Plan Jet 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. ADS-B provides real-time traffic information and almost-live NEXRAD radar and weather data. Services often include self-service fuel pumps, a flight school, and a small terminal with a lounge, restrooms, and vending machines.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Air Facts

MAY 29, 2024

Bob held the firm conviction that much mountain and weather flying, daily encountered by private pilots in our own country, offered greater hazards and required greater navigation skill than this trip. Going to the weather bureau. Meal – weather bureau; movie – weather bureau; church – weather bureau.

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Weather Jet Pilot Descent 92

Photographic Logbook

JULY 21, 2024

Reservations about Reservations "Hangars Cafe, how can I help you?" "Do Not only is it a spectacular flight to make, but I think there is instructional value in having our pilots fly in Bravo airspace while interacting with New York area ATC. Do you take reservations?" "It It depends. How many people are in your party?" "Ten."

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Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes 88

Air Facts

AUGUST 16, 2024

I fly a Rockwell Commander 114B which I flight plan at 14 gph and 140 kts. It turns out that an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Orlando would have cost $1,646.00 (CND with taxes) but going Air Phil is way more fun. Friday was a day to decompress, spending time around the pool and preparing the Commander for the flight home.

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Weather Knot Ceiling Turbulence 98

Universal Weather

JULY 18, 2023

Parking Options During LABACE, GA operators seeking parking, and not part of the static display, will need to request private hangar space. The good news is that parking for aircraft not associated with the event should not be an issue this year, due to hangar space availability. SBGR has parking availability at the open-sky hangar.

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Clearance Flight Plan Hangar General Aviation 52

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

The team built brand new hangars and a state-of-the-art terminal, presenting an impressive 7-acre ramp – the largest of its kind in the area for transient aircraft. We refresh our locations, with several remodels and hangar expansions approximately every 7 years. “Our owners really made a good investment,” Muñoz continues. A 50–50 mix.

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Jet Hangar Pilot Flight Plan 52

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Back to the Commute Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 21 Sep 2024 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - PTK (Waterford, MI) - SDC 5.5 Preflight complete, hangar door closed, ready to go. At 6,000 feet, I anticipated a 2 hour, 45 minute direct flight to Pontiac. Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls.

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Weather Runway Approach Final Approach 85

Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

Flight Planning Be mindful that for departure from the Dominican Republic, your flight plan must be filed by the local handler or authorized international suppliers but need to be activated by a phone call at least one hour before departure. Weather The island has two main seasons: rainy and dry.

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Flight Plan Clearance Fixed Base Operator General Aviation 52

Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2024

A PPR confirmation number is always given, but this confirmation does not need to be placed in the flight plan’s International Civil Aviation Organization section. The earlier a flight plan is filed on Eurocontrol’s website, the better – in terms of achieving preferred departure time. Customs Alert!

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Flight Plan General Aviation Weather Clearance 52

Universal Weather

JANUARY 2, 2024

Hangar parking is available but extremely expensive with prohibitive cancelation policies. During the WEF event in Davos in 2024, all standard Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedures will be temporarily suspended. Special procedures for arriving and departing flights have been established for this period.

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Clearance Fixed Base Operator Instrument Flight Rules Weather 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

With gusty winds forecast along the eastern seaboard on October 11, I let the weather prognostic chart suggest a different course. During flight planning, I determined that 8,000 feet would provide the best wind advantage of the available preferred westbound IFR cruise altitudes. It must have been the mutton chops.

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Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. MHz (NAT air-to-air).

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Jet Weather True Airspeed Turbulence 98

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. MHz (NAT air-to-air).

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Jet Weather True Airspeed Turbulence 98

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

While the nature of aeromedical flying doesn’t allow for much planning, Intermountain Life Flight pilots use ForeFlight and ARINCDirect. We do have operational control specialists always on duty who are becoming more involved in the flight planning process, but that responsibility still falls mostly on the pilot.”

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Airplanes 40

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

While the nature of aeromedical flying doesn’t allow for much planning, Intermountain Life Flight pilots use ForeFlight and ARINCDirect. We do have operational control specialists always on duty who are becoming more involved in the flight planning process, but that responsibility still falls mostly on the pilot.”

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Pilot Weather Flight Plan Airplanes 40

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

In fact, we have a window over the stove that looks into the hangar. Given good weather, there is no excuse not to go fly. I stop at the departure end, letting the GRT Mini EFIS finish aligning, double-checking my radio and flight plan are all set. The grin on my face seems permanent these days.

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Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

You should go only if the weather is as benign as forecast, good alternates exist, and you feel good about doing it. Too many pilots have believed the brochure brag of a 700-mile range and have flight planned accordingly, to their eventual regret. Fuel is consumed in hours and minutes, not miles.

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Density Altitude Airplanes Pilot Wind Shear 60

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Ramps need plowing, the T-hangar door is frozen closed, the fuel truck won’t start, and there is a waiting list for deicing. However, if you infrequently fly north in the winter, consider calling ahead and arranging for a heated FBO hangar for your overnight stay.

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Ceiling Airplanes Weather Density Altitude 105

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Ramps need plowing, the T-hangar door is frozen closed, the fuel truck won’t start, and there is a waiting list for deicing. However, if you infrequently fly north in the winter, consider calling ahead and arranging for a heated FBO hangar for your overnight stay.

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Ceiling Airplanes Weather Density Altitude 98