AV Web

DECEMBER 26, 2024

( This story originally appeared in Aviation Safety Magazine.) “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one ever does anything about it. The same could be said about managing the risk of general aviation. Weather is a what-you-see-is -what-you-get kind of thing. Stop me if youve heard that before.

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Universal Weather

APRIL 3, 2024

The post Major Process Changes to United Kingdom General Aviation Report (GAR) Submission appeared first on Universal® Operational Insight Blog. Here’s what you need to know.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 31, 2025

Nevehir Cappadocia Airport (LTAZ) is the regions only civil airport and serves all business and general aviation operations. There is no dedicated General Aviation Terminal (GAT) at this airport. Universal Aviation Trkiye provides Representation, Supervision, and Management services at LTAZ to help streamline operations.

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AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

Modern FMS platforms equipped with AI can analyze vast amounts of data, including weather conditions, air traffic, and aircraft performance metrics, to optimize flight paths in real-time. For example, the only thing digital about the first general aviation digital autopilot was a four-bit microprocessor in the control panel.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 14, 2025

Primary Airports Owen Roberts International Airport (MWCR): Located 3 km (2 miles) from George Town, MWCR is the primary airport for business aviation traffic. Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (MWCB): Situated on Cayman Brac, MWCB accommodates general aviation traffic but at a lower volume than MWCR.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Rather, it is affected by many factors, such as weather conditions and the presence of obstacles. This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. Information transmitted via ATIS can include weather information, NOTAMs, available approaches, or active runaways.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

No mechanical, medical, or weather issues were reported. When flying alone, general aviation pilots should follow the same rules. The pilot, a homebuilder with a young family, had landed at 11:11 a.m. after uneventfully flying from his home field of Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ) in Texas.

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Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Since static pressure changes with altitude and weather, the static port provides a constant reading of the current atmospheric pressure. The atmospheric, or static pressure, varies with altitude and weather. Together, this is called total pressure. This allows the system to subtract it and display the correct airspeed.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 31, 2025

RJBB overnight parking restrictions Runway of Osaka International Airport Effective April 12, 2025, 0001LCL through October 11, 2025, 2359LCL, the airport authority has imposed limits on general aviation operations at RJBB.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

This comprehensive update includes both General Aviation (GA) and commercial operations. List of Airports Approved for General Aviation Flights Only From a security perspective, the following airports have been approved for non-Israeli flights requesting to land in Israel or overfly the Israeli FIR in 2025.

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Learn to Fly

APRIL 11, 2024

The saying “ in like a lion out like a lamb ” is most often used for March, but April can also be a crazy weather month. 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.

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AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

In a tragic case that demonstrates that carburetor icing is not limited to cold-weather or high-altitude operations, the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB’s) final report on the May 14, 2022 fatal Cessna 172 accident on a bridge in Miami concludes that carburetor ice was the probable cause.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As general aviation pilots, were all too familiar with the phrase, fly safe, let me when you land. Our families, friends, colleagues, and even acquaintances know how unforgiving aviation can be. The 38th edition of this annual report covers general aviation, aircraft and helicopter accidents from 2022 across the United States.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 8, 2025

Peak hours (0600-0730 local and 2100-2230 local) may see increased traffic, but no General Aviation (GA) restrictions apply. During inclement weather or peak commercial airline movement periods (typically 0600-0730 and 2100-2230 local), slot availability may be limited at EIDW.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 15, 2025

Moreover, a cottage industry of companies contracting with public-use airports are now using ADS-B data to collect airport fees from general aviation pilots. The opportunity to have traffic and weather in the cockpit is fantastic. I use the app to note trends in engine monitoring, but the system also keeps flight data.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 21, 2025

We’ll first quote Starlink’s take on the legality of using this system in an airplane: For smaller General Aviation aircraft or for aircraft that we do not have an STC for yet, Starlink Mini may be used as a Portable Electronic Device (PED), on the interior of an aircraft only.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 19, 2024

The local National Weather Service had previously warned the area of extremely hot and dry weather during the air show , which contributed to the spectators' illnesses. On Saturday, August 17th, over 100 people were treated for heat-related illness at the Pikes Peak Air Show, which took place in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cold weather can mean better airplane performance and some beautiful winter sunrises, but it can also mean potential danger from the airplane’s exhaust manifold heating system. However, most of them are not well suited for aviation. This all-in-one ADS-B receiver does more than just receive weather and traffic.

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Flight Training Central

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Are hangars available if the weather becomes an issue such as frost on a cool morning or if thunderstorms develop? Are hangars available if the weather becomes an issue? If there is more than one FBO, do all accept general aviation aircraft? Even the best weather planning can change your planned departure.

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Learn to Fly

JANUARY 29, 2024

The past few weeks have seen extraordinary weather events in all parts of the United States. Pilots must keep the weather in mind when preparing for any flight. You can accomplish this by obtaining an in-depth preflight weather briefing and properly pre-flighting your aircraft for cold weather operations.

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AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

In a tragic case that demonstrates that carburetor icing is not limited to cold-weather or high-altitude operations, the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB’s) final report on the May 14, 2022 fatal Cessna 172 accident on a bridge in Miami concludes that carburetor ice was the probable cause.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Familiarize yourself with your aircraft, review your intended route, and assess the latest weather conditions. Weather Weather is no small factor in flying, and it has caused many accidents. Since weather can change quickly, always check the reports before takeoff. Clouds can hide mountains and other obstacles.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Piper’s PA-44 Seminole received its type certificate in 1978, arguably at the height of niche formation in general aviation. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 1981 Piper PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 10, 2025

Parking Availability & Challenges Parking is generally available; however, overnight and long-stay parking can be difficult to secure, particularly for ferry flights (no passengers on board) unless it is for crew rest. Handling & Services Seville Airport offers a full range of business aviation handling services.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 8, 2024

General aviation operators sprang into action to provide much needed relief for victims of Hurricane Helene. Pilots are also warned that fuel supplies can become unreliable due to power outages and other extreme weather factors. There could also be long waits to receive fuel and payment options might be limited to cash.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

On Monday, September 9th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , which is a United States agency responsible for forecasting the weather and monitoring atmospheric conditions, revealed it has officially launched several of its hurricane-hunting aircraft.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. ProFLIGHT uses the actual flight route and time combined with the Met Office’s Global 10KM Weather model to produce a tailored weather forecast based on the most up to date information.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Mark’s passion for general aviation endured, despite not logging many hours since the ’80s. ” Yet, her passion for general aviation remained. General aviation provides such great opportunities! Forecasted weather was CAVU for the entire weekend. Louis Approach Control.

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iPad Pilot News

APRIL 26, 2024

A step-by-step approach to thunderstorm avoidance with an EFB app iPad Pilot News One of the major weather hazards pilots have to deal with this time of year is convective weather and resulting thunderstorms. The weather patterns across the entire U.S.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Stay vigilant about weather conditions, airspace restrictions, and other factors that could affect your flight’s safety. Notable Accidents Involving Flat Spins Flat spins have been responsible for several notable commercial and general aviation accidents.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

If you maintain constant situational awareness and utilize all available resources, that’s conducive to safe general aviation operations. Vigilance, monitoring traffic, and staying attuned to changing weather conditions contribute significantly to safety.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The pleasant east Texas fall weather had aviators visiting from across the state. As I waved back, I realized I was witnessing an example of what makes general aviation in America so incredible and worth defending. Hundreds of aircraft attended throughout the weekend.

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Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In any event, this will be a busier time than normal in Rio, especially for general aviation (GA) ops, so its important to accomplish trip planning in advance.

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Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Today, the Royal Netherlands Air Force said goodbye to the F-16, this took place from Volkel airbase with a formation flight over the eastern part of the Netherlands, the west was skipped due to very bad weather. Eight F-16s from the 312 squadron stationed at Volkel airbase took off around 13:40 for a one-and-a-half-hour tour.…

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Universal Weather

APRIL 3, 2025

Customs & Immigration: CIQ clearance is available at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) from 0800-2100 local time. LFMN often denies requests until close to the date of operation, making repositioning a viable alternative. Outside these hours, clearance is provided at the main terminal.

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AOPA

MAY 12, 2024

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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. As I passed Atlanta, the skies went from sunny to cloudy, which was as advertised, but as I neared the South Carolina state line, the weather wasn’t lifting. Except it wasn’t meant to be. Three hours came and went.

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