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Flight planning for a weekend getaway

Flight Training Central

If not will the rental car company be able to pick you up and return you to the airport on your planned departure? NOTAMS may or may not have been published if the equipment is not operational. Or maybe an Uber or Lyft is all that is necessary. How about fuel availability—is it full-service or self-service? Is the pump operational?

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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

Pilot Institute

NOTAMs can be confusing and complicated to read. But you could find yourself in serious trouble if you don’t check NOTAMs before you take off. Luckily, you don’t have to stay puzzled by NOTAMs. This article breaks down each type of NOTAM, how to understand them, and where to find them. In the U.S.,

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Quiz: Planning with a VFR Sectional Chart

Flight Training Central

the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) publication. Share your results : Facebook Facebook Twitter Google+ Want to brush up on your flight planning skills? For information about the glider operations at Kalispell Airport, refer to the Chart Supplement. notes on the border of the chart. airports with special traffic patterns.

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Should I File an Initial Approach Fix?

Flying Magazine

READ MORE: How Do You Check NOTAMs? If you are operating on an IFR flight plan, you should have at least one of these. Remember, you are requesting an approach when you file your flight plan. The reason? So if you are assigned something other than you filed, you will be prepared to fly what is offered.

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ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide

iPad Pilot News

The latest version of the app is extremely versatile, providing all the digital resources a student pilot needs when learning to fly a Cessna 172, while simultaneously offering a Gulfstream pilot advanced flight planning and international resources needed to fly from New York to London. Thats what really matters.

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2025 Super Bowl LIX: Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

TFRs will limit operations such as glider activities, flight training, and unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations. Pilots are encouraged to check NOTAMs frequently for updates. TFR information will be published via FDC NOTAMs 3-5 days prior to the event and can be found at [link].

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Operating to 2024 COP 29: Comprehensive Guide for Business Aviation Operators

Universal Weather

Alternate Airport Advisory Important : Due to high congestion, UBBB should not be used as an alternate airport in flight plans from November 8-13, 2024. Flight Plan Submission : File flight plans (FPL) 48 hours in advance. Monitor Updates : Regularly check NOTAMs, AIP updates, and local directives.