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Feeling the Heat

Ask the Pilot

On the most basic level, hot weather affects air travel the way it affects most things: it makes people uncomfortable and wears them down. Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Jet engines don’t like this low-density air either, producing less thrust.

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A Day Trip To Fukuoka Part 2: Skymark Boeing 737-800 Fukuoka to Okinawa

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The view of the tarmac is absolutely breathtaking and you have full view of both the landing and departure of the aircraft. However, do note that the observation deck can be closed due to bad weather. My ride: JA73NT To be able to enjoy such good weather like this during my time in Japan was a blessing.

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Dublin, Ireland: 2025 Business Aviation Destination Guide

Universal Weather

Heres what you need to know about operating a business jet to Dublin: Airport Options Dublin Airport (EIDW) is the main airport for business aviation travel to the city. The airport infrastructure, including the tarmac, taxiways, and runways, is well-maintained. Weather The best time to visit is from March to October.

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COMBAT VIETNAM: Miracle Mission

Vintage Aviation News

The “towel rail” antenna on its back was part of a retrofitted system that provided all-weather blind navigation capability. Dick rolled into a steep right bank and pulled his jet around the shoulder of a mountain, expecting to surprise ground troops. Could the jet explode at any second? “My Banked 120-degrees, RF-4C No.

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Joyride on Air Do Boeing 767-300ER : Part 1 HND-CTS

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

This is the Pokemon Rokon Jet livery. I tried to change my flight to HD19 as it was operated by the Pokemon jet but unfortunately, my ticket which I paid at a promotional fee, doesn't allowed me to change for free and I had to fork out a whopping 30,000 yen to do so. The view of the tarmac while waiting for my aircraft to arrive.

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Flying FireFly Propeller Plane from Kuala Lumpur (Subang) to Singapore (Seletar)!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The weather was not good that day. The airport tarmac, traffic was very light at that time. I checked the weather radar and fortunately for us, the weather was good until evening time. I checked the weather radar and fortunately for us, the weather was good until evening time. The take off was very noisy!

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My Akasa Air Flying Adventure: Flying the 737 MAX 8 From Mumbai to Bengaluru!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

I wanted to pay for the lounge access and also upgrade myself to the Economy Plus seat on (ex-Jet Airwayys configured aircraft) but I kept getting error on the website and I seeked help with the airline's representative on Twitter (X) but to no avail. A good variety of snacks and beverages are available. That it is, my ride VT-YAK!