Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

These weather events are fierce and brutal, and whats worse is that you never see them coming. How can you stay safe during high-altitude flights? Weather reports, forecasts, and PIREPS are the best way to identify and warn others about CAT. Clear air turbulence doesnt need stormy weather to show up.

Turbulence

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 29, 2025

During the fall of 2024, I planned a flight to Massey Aerodrome (MD1) in Maryland that I cancelled due to weather. Once on course to East Texas, I plotted the waypoints defining Victor 29 in Foreflight and inserted all of them into the GNS-430 flight plan. In other words, it seemed to be my kind of destination.

Runway

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

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. It assesses your understanding of regulations, weather, navigation, and decision-making. Application. Critical Thinking.

Weather

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. This critical process involves: Route Selection : Choosing the most efficient path, considering weather, airspace restrictions, and fuel use.

Flight Plan

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

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. 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.

Weather

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. They also plan diversions and give pilots feedback during emergencies. Does it have GPS, INS, or VOR systems?

Weather

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. MHz (NAT air-to-air).

Jet

Professional Pilot

MAY 13, 2024

Transatlantic routes While safety is still the primary concern for pilots, today’s challenges are not so much the vastness and weather on this ocean, but traffic density and regulatory compliance. This is where the North Atlantic Organised Track System (NAT-OTS) guides your flight planning. MHz (NAT air-to-air).

Jet

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

Weather Report Interpretation Weather interpretation is an important skill all pilots must develop to make safe and smart decisions. Decoding and interpreting weather reports can be tough in the beginning, but it’s best to start getting comfortable with the language now. Check out more King Schools training programs here.

Density Altitude

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

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.

Pilot

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

Flightworx

MAY 1, 2024

Controllers use radios to issue instructions for takeoff, landing, and taxiing, and during the flight. This communication is vital as it allows pilots to conduct procedures safely, navigate challenging weather conditions and stay alert to any potential hazards.

Air Traffic Control

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

With over 350 days of perfect VFR weather annually, you can train consistently without weather-related delays. At Leopard Aviation, while our primary locations are in Mesa and Scottsdale, we recognize the advantages Tucson offers for flight training. Start your flight training in Tucson with us today!

Weather

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

MAY 21, 2024

There are many reasons why flights could be diverted. Perhaps there is an onboard medical emergency, unexpected weather conditions, or problems at a destination airport. Sometimes a flight diversion can be remedied relatively quickly. How do flight diversions impact the running of an airport?

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

Benefits of Flight Training in Mesa Ideal Weather Conditions Mesa boasts over 300 sunny days each year, providing consistent flying opportunities. This abundance of clear skies allows student pilots to schedule lessons without frequent weather-related cancellations, facilitating steady progress in their training.

Pilot

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

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?

Jet

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

APRIL 19, 2024

These systems can then calculate anything from flight paths and fuel consumption to crew scheduling and gate assignments. For example, AI algorithms are used to calculate the most efficient route in real time while taking into account factors such as weather conditions and changing air traffic situations.

Weather

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

When flying through a high-pressure weather system, the same volume of air contains more molecules. The opposite is true for low-pressure weather systems. Pre-Flight Considerations When planning a flight, include air density calculations for all of the airfields you plan to take off and land on.

Density Altitude

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The aviation industry has already welcomed AI-driven technologies that enhance flight planning, streamline air traffic management, and refine cockpit operations. Still in testing, ATTOL showcases AIs potential to manage critical flight phases with minimal human input, offering a glimpse of whats possible as the technology matures.

Pilot

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 13, 2025

This aircraft pushed back later than it should and that cause a delay to our flight's planned departure. Our aircraft needed some time to prepare for the return flight and we only boarded the aircraft about 25 minutes before our schedule departure time. At the threshold, we were cleared to depart.

Weather

Pilot Job Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Banner towing endorsement Flight Experience Required: Low Skydive Pilot Jobs Skydiver pilots fly airplanes specially converted to carry skydivers to altitude for jumps. Skydive operations are seasonal, with busy seasons depending on local weather. Two pilot cargo airplanes are common in part 135 operations.

Pilot

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Instrument Rating An Instrument Rating is a crucial certification that allows pilots to fly using only their instruments, enabling them to operate in poor weather conditions and complex airspace. Additionally, commercial pilots engaged in cargo operations often earn higher pay and benefits compared to those flying passenger services.

Pilot

Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

This is a crucial skill for any professional pilot, as it enables them to safely navigate through adverse weather conditions and avoid hard-to-see obstacles. To obtain an instrument rating, you will need to complete additional flight training beyond the PPL. Once you have your commercial license, you’re now able to get paid to fly.

Pilot

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

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

After 11 hours of flight during our descent to initiate an approach, the airport closed for Category I (CAT I) approaches due to weather. We decided to divert to our alternate airport and landed safely as previously planned. First of all, proper fuel, route and weather planning are key. Santos Walter ATP/CFII/Helo.

Weather

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 18, 2024

WEATHER INFORMATION One of the minor changes you’ll notice on the updated Airman Certification Standards for Private Pilots is related to aviation weather products. Good pilots continue to utilize all these weather products in flight planning. Owner/Operator and pilot-in-command responsibilities PA.I.D.K6

Checkride

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 29, 2024

This airline had more than 30 twin-engine cargo aircraft, two dozen STOL aircraft such as the Helio Courier, more than 30 helicopters, and more than 300 employees. All of this was done with absolutely no flight plan!” One of the biggest challenges would of course be the weather. There were really no navaids.

Cargo

Air Facts

JUNE 7, 2024

One of the bags included cold weather gear in case trouble broke out in Antarctica and one was equipped with hot weather gear for everywhere else in the world. By now, we had to be ready for deployment because that’s what Tactical Control Squadrons do is deploy to areas needing weapons control radar sites. All day, every day.

Airplanes

Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

Aircraft disinfection Airport authorities require that all aircraft on international arrival have cargo areas sprayed and disinfected. This is done by an appointed airport vendor, and the pilot in command (PIC) should be available to open the cargo door. Weather The island has two main seasons: rainy and dry.

Flight Plan

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Flight planning In Spain, flight plans must be filed via AFTN or SITA or in person with ATC. There are no charges or fees for filing flight plans. In that case, the pilot will have to physically go to ATC and pay all arrival/departure fees before filing a flight plan. TCAS II and 8.33

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