Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

FAA Requirements for Currency You can find one of the key regulations about currency in 14 CFR 61.57Recent Flight Experience: Pilot in Command. To act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo, you must have completed at least three takeoffs and landings within the last 90 days.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

Even in less intense turbulence, parts inside the aircraft can sustain damage, especially if loose cargo or luggage crashes into them. Handling CAT in Flight While CAT may seem intimidating and perhaps even impossible to avoid, ensuring your survival is entirely within your power. Which weather tools can you use?

Turbulence

Flying Magazine

MAY 3, 2025

[Courtesy: Lockheed Martin] This aircraft is a very popular cargo hauler, with hundreds being used on a daily basis in the United States, Rose said. The FAA has already accepted the certification basis, means of compliance, and certification plans for Reliables continuous autopilot engagement system. These will be our first operations.

Pilot

Aerotime

MAY 15, 2025

pic.twitter.com/jxfnq7sjtB — Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) May 14, 2025 Estonias Ministry of Defense confirmed the aircraft entered Estonian airspace near the Juminda Peninsula for under a minute, flying without a filed flight plan, with its transponder turned off, and without maintaining radio contact with local air traffic control.

Transponder

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

I momentarily put HAL into heading mode, inserted the East Texas VOR into the route, programmed GPS direct to ETX, then switched back to "nav" mode to avoid any unexpected turns from tinkering with the active leg in the GPS flight plan. It appeared to be well-populated with versatile Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo ships.

Runway

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

Navigation and flight planning for real-world conditions Customer service and teamwork on multi-crew scales Cost & Financial Implications Military Funding The military pays for your education, flight hours, training aircraft, and instructor costs— no direct cost to you.

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Fear of Landing

JULY 25, 2025

That morning, the first officer was first to arrive in the cockpit, while Saurya Airlines personnel loaded the cargo. The ground staff said the cargo section was completely full, so they had to load the remaining baggage and equipment into the cabin. The aircraft had taken off at 11:10:55. We cannot get the answers to these questions.

Ferry Flight

Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Hong Kong Air Cargo has signed a partnership with flight operations solutions and services provider, NAVBLUE, to integrate a suite of cutting-edge solutions aimed at streamlining and improving its flight operations. ” Capt. . ” Capt.

Cargo

Aviation Bussiness News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

TAP Air Cargo has enhanced its capacity optimisation capabilities through an integration between Wiremind Cargo’s SKYPALLET and CHAMPs Cargospot Airline cargo management system. This eliminates manual data entry, drastically reducing flight planning and release times from the usual 15-30 minutes to mere seconds.

Cargo

Flightworx

MARCH 11, 2024

In the aviation industry, where profit margins are slim and operational excellence is critical, flight planning, buffer time, and fuel management are key to improving operational efficiency. Regulatory Compliance : Adhering to international and national rules, securing necessary permissions, and planning for contingencies.

Flight Plan

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 27, 2024

It’s not just the volume of the traffic that the controller is dealing with that’s overwhelming, but also the lack of precision of the parties he’s dealing with: First the Aeromexico pilot incorrectly reads back instructions, which isn’t a huge deal, but the Aeromexico pilot comes across as having an attitude, saying “you said 13R,” when the controller (..)

Air Traffic Control

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Key Takeaways An aircraft dispatcher coordinates flights, ensuring safety and efficiency from the ground. This includes checking the weather, creating flight plans, and communicating with pilots. Aircraft dispatchers work for passenger and cargo air carriers. A flight dispatcher’s day begins with checking the weather.

Weather

Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 26, 2025

UAE cargo airline, SolitAir, has announced a new partnership with AIR SUPPORT A/S, choosing its PPS Flight Planning and OpsControl aircraft tracking solutions to power its flight operations. The post SolitAir partners with AIR SUPPORT A/S to power its flight operations appeared first on Aviation Business News.

Cargo

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

I’d actually filed to fly to Anderson, South Carolina, on an instrument flight plan, figuring that I’d cancel IFR and continue past Anderson to the destination. While a bunch of guys in small airplanes can’t haul as much as a cargo jet, the problem is that in this region, there aren’t many runways that can handle large jets.

Weather

Flightworx

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Impact on cargo airlines Rising fuel prices can also have a significant impact on cargo airlines. Cargo airlines typically charge their customers by the weight, and so rising fuel prices can lead to higher shipping costs. This can make cargo transportation more expensive for businesses.

Cargo

Flightworx

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These intricacies are often intensified by evolving regulatory frameworks, geopolitical dynamics, and the unique requirements of different flight operations, whether they cater to passengers, cargo, or private journeys. The meticulousness of flight planning forms the bedrock for successful permit acquisition.

Flight Plan

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

They often are too busy to plan a commercial flight from start to finish. As a result, larger operations often rely on dispatchers specializing in flight planning to handle the responsibility. You must also manage where to load specific cargo to maintain the center of gravity limitations.

Weather

Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 30, 2025

Following a year-long planning and preparation process, the Flightkeys 5D package was successfully moved into production on May 20th. The software brings a high level of automation to the flight planning processes, including automatic generation of the Operational Flight Plan (OFP).

Flight Plan

Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aviation includes a wide range of aircraft, from small propeller planes to large business jets, and is used for various purposes such as business travel, leisure trips, medical emergencies and cargo transport. Commercial flying is primarily for transporting passengers or cargo for compensation. What Is Commercial Aviation?

Air Traffic Control

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

Once you have a good idea of the job they want, we’ll compare costs to flight school so you can start narrowing down your budget. Cargo Pilot As a cargo pilot, you’ll be responsible for hauling loads of stuff from point A to B. The CPL allows you to fly cargo or passengers for money.

Cargo

Flightworx

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From the critical steps of flight plan filing and securing landing permits to the practicalities of fuel management, airport fees, and navigating customs and immigration, we will explore the facets that make private jet travel in the UK both a privilege and a responsibility.

Runway

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 19, 2024

Towards the top of the Flights tab you’ll see a two-position button for ETD or ETA (requires a Performance Plus plan). This makes it easy to file a flight plan with the perfect ETD. Under the Fuel section of a flight, tap the Fuel Policy line to see different options.

Gross Weight

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 1, 2024

Key Takeaways Commercial pilots are responsible for the safe transportation of passengers and cargo, requiring extensive skills such as self-confidence, situational awareness, and communication abilities. Prior to takeoff, pilots scrutinize weather conditions and other pertinent data to foresee potential in-flight challenges.

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Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

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

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

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

Fly with Eva

MARCH 20, 2018

Flashes of previous 737 experience, flight training, moving all over the planet, Phoenix, Girona, Rome, Barcelona, Hong Kong, manuals, operating procedures and limitations. I see my name on the crew list, I sign in and read the flight plan, notams and weather. ‘Who gets to fly first, did you guys decide yet? There she is.

Jet

Flightworx

MAY 21, 2024

The flight had to circle above Merseyside and St Helens for some time before landing which sparked a lot of conversation on social media. How do flight diversions impact the running of an airport? How badly do they affect flight planning, and how long does this take to correct? These examples raise a lot of questions.

Air Traffic Control

Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 6, 2024

Private aviation includes a wide range of aircraft, from small propeller planes to large business jets, and is used for various purposes such as business travel, leisure trips, medical emergencies and cargo transport. Commercial flying is primarily for transporting passengers or cargo for compensation. What Is Commercial Aviation?

Air Traffic Control

Flightworx

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Flightworx Aviation , with its expertise in flight planning, overflight and landing permits, fuel comparisons, commercial operations, and ferry flight & delivery, emerges as a pivotal ally for dispatch teams and crew members. Aviation Guides What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

General Aviation

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Part 135 Second In Command Part 135 operations involve carrying either cargo or passengers for hire. Two pilot cargo airplanes are common in part 135 operations. These cannot operate on instrument flight plans nor in clouds. Part 135 often involves advanced and high performance airplanes that require 2 pilot crew.

Pilot

Flightworx

MAY 1, 2024

Flight Data Processing Systems : These systems collect and process data from radar and other sensors to create a cohesive picture of the air traffic situation. The main areas they cover are: Flight plan processing for integrating real-time surveillance data.

Air Traffic Control

Universal Weather

MARCH 29, 2023

FBOs need to be included in section 18 of your flight plan. Gendec is required for all flights, including place of birth. All 3rd-party services, including in-flight catering, transportation, and aircraft services, can be set up on credit by your ground handler. The ramp is located in front of FBO.

Wide-Body Aircraft

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This training includes learning to interpret flight instruments, understanding instrument flight rules (IFR) , and executing instrument approaches. Leopard Aviation’s IR program prepares pilots to handle adverse weather, enhancing safety and flight planning capabilities.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Earning an IR involves additional training focused on instrument navigation, meteorology, and flight planning. Cargo and Charter Services Pilots can also explore careers in cargo transport and charter services, flying freight or private clients to various locations.

Weather

Flightworx

APRIL 19, 2024

Discover how our cutting-edge flight logistics and aviation management solutions are transforming the industry to provide customer service. From security and ground handling to flight planning and passenger airline support, we have the answer for any challenge. Get in touch to discuss your logistics and management needs today.

Weather

Universal Weather

MARCH 20, 2023

Also, aircraft that are operating as Head of State will be exempt, but you must indicate the type of flight in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) portion of the flight plan. UK APD does not apply to cargo flights. There’s a general exemption for aircraft under 5.7 metric tons (12,500 lbs.)

Cargo

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

If you add only the given weights (usually weights are defined for pilot, passengers, fuel, and cargo), the total will be far too low and your answer won’t make sense. These graphs will look very similar to graphs found in your aircraft’s pilot operating handbook that are used for flight planning.

Density Altitude