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Shhh…Fly Quiet

Plane and Pilot

Make researching the noise abatement procedures of airports part of your pre-flight planning. Plan your approach so that you don’t need excessive power to maintain your glide path. For example, Truckee-Tahoe Airport (KTKR) in California has developed a robust Fly Quiet program. Don’t compromise safety for noise abatement.

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The aviation community is alive and well

Air Facts

The aviation community is alive and well Air Facts Journal General aviation can feel old fashioned, but sometimes thats exactly what we need. This is just part of general aviation culture, and its been going on for decades. To most pilots, the scene Ive just described sounds entirely unremarkable.

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A Different Kind of Pilot Decision—Choosing Not to Fly

Air Facts

An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. That evening, I checked the weather for the next leg.

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UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice, France: Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

A-CDM Compliance: Nice employs Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), meaning flight plan and slot consistency is critical. Any mismatch can lead to automatic flight plan cancellations. Customs & Immigration: CIQ clearance is available at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) from 0800-2100 local time.

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How an EFB Helps Private Pilots Transition to IFR Flying

Flying Magazine

Radio calls, hold entries, and approach briefs all contribute to the mental stacka skill in itself to manage. One of the most essential tools for staying ahead of the airplane is the electronic flight bag (EFB). Approach charts can be layered on moving maps, and routes can be modified quickly during a clearance change.

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Extend downwind for an arriving flight of two

Air Facts

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. Louis Approach Control.

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AI in Avionics

AV Web

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, AI can dynamically adjust flight plans to avoid turbulence or adjust fuel consumption, thereby enhancing comfort and operational efficiency.