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Caribbean Business Aviation Guide: 2024-2025 Peak Season Planning Tips

Universal Weather

Thus, non-commercial aircraft and non-cargo vessels generally will be prohibited from going to Cuba.” ” CIQ CIQ clearance normally takes place within the main terminal unless a fixed-base operator (FBO) with CIQ facilities is available. Clearance times are normally under 15-20 minutes unless the terminal is very congested.

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Experience in the Chair: Guiding a Twin Beech Home

Air Facts

Its maximum takeoff weight of 9,300 pounds and large cabin space made it suitable for cargo, passengers, or specialized equipment. The equipment was often not much modernized from the military days so the pilots likely hoped for good weather as they filed their flight plans. Such it was in those days.

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Delving into the Delmarva

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Buttonology as a Key to Instrument Proficiency Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 29 Jun 2025 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - GED (Georgetown, DE) - MD1 (Massey, MD) - EVY (Middletown, DE) - N57 (Toughkenamon, PA) - SDC 6.6 At the end of our otherwise perfunctory exchange, Rochester signed off with, "Have a great flight, Chris!"

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Military Pilot Training vs. Civilian Pilot Training in the USA: Pros and Cons

Pilot's Life Blog

Security clearances — Many roles require top secret or higher clearance, adding another layer of vetting. No security clearance required. Competitive selection and testing — The process can include pilot aptitude tests, interviews, psychological evaluations, and physical fitness assessments.

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Aeromexico Pilot Tells JFK ATC To Relax, And It Gets Heated

One Mile at a Time

An Aeromexico Boeing 737 MAX 8 with the flight number AM401 was preparing to depart to Mexico City (MEX). However, it gets really heated when takeoff clearance is given: ATC: Aeromexico 401, wind 230 at 7, caution wake turbulence, runway 22R, cleared for takeoff.” Pilot: You said 13R, but it’s 13L, okay.”

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Across the pond

Professional Pilot

This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning. BGR (Intl, Bangor ME) is a preferred tech stop for transatlantic flights.

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Across the pond

Professional Pilot

This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. Corporate and cargo operators will have different schedules, but need to consider this as it affects their flight planning. BGR (Intl, Bangor ME) is a preferred tech stop for transatlantic flights.

Jet